The Revolution
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Combat, better prepare to bust back. (x2)

The Revolution will be televised.

Bust back, bust back, bust back.k.k.k.k.k.k...

Yeah! The Revolution...(x2)
The Revolution will be televised.

The Revolution...

Welcome to the world
of computer chips and manuscripts
where everybody seals their lips.
Wrong or right we came to clear your sight.
Combat, better prepare to bust back.

TV screens get you the satellite beams.
Wrong or right we came to clear your sight.
This type of game comes as no surprise
Bloody divide
The Revolution will be televised.

The Revolution will be televised.
The Revolution will be a war of attrition.
Wars against the sleeping.
The Revolution will be fought in all forms of media.a.a.a.
It'll be fought on phone lines...
on cable modems...
on our cell phones
on our palm pilots...
The revolution will be fought on...st...t...t...t...t...t

We stand in the face of a quickening...
and the great dumbing down of our people
and in our greatest minds
and we wage war
by whatever means necessary...
By punishing awakening.
Into our sences and into our thoughts...
By blaming ___________ out of our Pleasantville.
Out of our gray slumber.

This revolution is not free.
This revolution is not free.

It's powerful.
This revolution is our revolution.
And we embrace our revolution.
We've been signing beyond the shakles of years of lies and false revelation.
This is our revolution and our revolution is key.

The revolution...(x3)
The Revolution will be televised ...

The revolution...(x3)
The Revolution will be televised ...





The Revolution will be televised

Overall Meaning

The song The Revolution by BT is a commentary on the state of society, technology, and the media. The lyrics suggest that we live in a world controlled by technology and media where people are tempted to remain silent about their true thoughts and opinions. However, the song tells us that the revolution will not be silent and will fight back against these oppressive forces. The revolution will be waged on all forms of media: TV screens, phone lines, cable modems, and even palm pilots. The revolution will not be easy and will require unwavering commitment and dedication from the people who participate. It is not a free revolution, but a powerful one that will break through the shackles of lies and false revelations that society has been fed. The song ends with the repetition of the line, "The Revolution will be televised," emphasizing the importance of the message being spread and shared through media channels.


Line by Line Meaning

Combat, better prepare to bust back. (x2)
We are ready for a fight and will strike back at any opposition.


The Revolution will be televised.
Our fight for change will be seen by the masses and cannot be ignored.


Bust back, bust back, bust back.k.k.k.k.k.k...
We will continue to counterattack until we achieve our goals.


Yeah! The Revolution...(x2)
The people are energized and motivated to take action for the Revolution.


Welcome to the world of computer chips and manuscripts where everybody seals their lips. Wrong or right we came to clear your sight. Combat, better prepare to bust back.
We are in a world where information is hidden and we are here to reveal the truth. We are ready for any fight that comes our way.


TV screens get you the satellite beams. Wrong or right we came to clear your sight. This type of game comes as no surprise Bloody divide The Revolution will be televised.
The media controls what we see and hear, but we are here to bring truth even if it causes chaos. The divide between those who control the media and those who don't will become clear for everyone to see.


The Revolution will be a war of attrition. Wars against the sleeping. The Revolution will be fought in all forms of media.a.a.a. It'll be fought on phone lines... on cable modems... on our cell phones on our palm pilots... The revolution will be fought on...st...t...t...t...t...t
Our fight for change will be long and exhausting. We will wake up the masses who have been complacent, and the media will be our battleground. Our message will be spread through any form of technology available.


We stand in the face of a quickening... and the great dumbing down of our people and in our greatest minds and we wage war by whatever means necessary... By punishing awakening. Into our sences and into our thoughts... By blaming ___________ out of our Pleasantville. Out of our gray slumber.
We will not be ignorant to the ways in which society tries to dumb down the masses. We will fight against it, using whatever methods necessary to wake people up to the truth. We will point out those responsible and force them out of their position of power.


This revolution is not free. This revolution is not free.
The fight for change will come at a cost, but it is worth it for a better future.


It's powerful. This revolution is our revolution. And we embrace our revolution. We've been signing beyond the shakles of years of lies and false revelation. This is our revolution and our revolution is key.
Our fight for change is meaningful and impactful. We take ownership of it and are proud of what we stand for. We have surpassed the lies and false narratives that have been fed to us for years, and our revolution is critical in bringing about a better society.


The revolution...(x3) The Revolution will be televised ...
We will continue our actions for the Revolution, and it will be seen and heard by all through the media.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, MICHAEL JOE JACKSON, IVAN RENE MOORE, BRUCE SWEDIEN

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