The truth
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They feed us brainrot, and tell us that it's true
Dan Rather is reporting something but it isn't news
It's molded, and folded, and beamed into your home
The next minute you find yourself dying for fucking oil

Immediate, Reaction, to the brainrot in your mind
Immediate, Subtraction, to the time left in your life
Immediate, Reaction, to the brainrot in your mind
Immediate, subtraction, but all we really want,
All we really want, is truth

Bred into silence by television sets
Accepting lies from media so soon we will forget
The lives that we spend as workers for the rich




You work so much there's no time left to realize
That you're in a fucking ditch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anti-Flag's song "The Truth" criticize the media and the propaganda spread by them. The first verse mentions how people are being fed with "brainrot" and being convinced that it is true. The reference to Dan Rather, a prominent journalist, suggests that even the mainstream media is guilty of spreading such propaganda. The next couple of lines refer to how this propaganda is moulded and then broadcast into homes. The subtle critique is that people are not aware of the impact it has on their lives. The last line in the verse is an indirect reference to the wars being fought to secure oil reserves. The message here is that even wars are being sold to the masses as something that is necessary for their protection, while it is just a way to keep the rich, richer.


The second verse mentions how people are becoming desensitized to the lies that they are being fed with. The reference to television sets suggests that we have become so comfortable with it that we do not question what is being told to us. Another subtle critique is regarding how the media normalizes people's daily struggles as if it were the standard. Finally, the line about the ditch suggests that people are so busy working, that they do not have time to understand the systems that are keeping them working endlessly. The song's connection to the title speaks to how people should instead seek the truth and move towards it, rather than accepting the lies they are being fed.


Line by Line Meaning

They feed us brainrot, and tell us that it's true
The people in power deliberately spread false information and present it as fact.


Dan Rather is reporting something but it isn't news
Even respected journalists can be used to spread propaganda.


It's molded, and folded, and beamed into your home
Misleading messages are carefully crafted and widely disseminated through various media channels.


The next minute you find yourself dying for fucking oil
False information can lead to misguided actions with disastrous consequences.


Immediate, Reaction, to the brainrot in your mind
The problem of disinformation requires a timely and decisive response.


Immediate, Subtraction, to the time left in your life
Fighting against propaganda can consume a lot of time and energy.


All we really want, is truth
The ultimate goal of fighting against disinformation is to arrive at an accurate understanding of the facts.


Bred into silence by television sets
The constant barrage of disinformation can create a passive and apathetic population.


Accepting lies from media so soon we will forget
Repetition of false messages can create the illusion of truth.


The lives that we spend as workers for the rich
The daily grind of ordinary people can be exploited for the benefit of the wealthy elite.


You work so much there's no time left to realize
The demands of everyday life can distract people from larger societal issues.


That you're in a fucking ditch
False information can be used to conceal the true state of affairs.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW ARMBRUSTER WRIGHT, JUSTIN CATHAL GEEVER, PATRICK C BOLLINGER

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