1000 BPM
Beck Lyrics


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Electronic eye vision, astromagnetic
Corrupted files from galactical planets
Write a new genetic code
Thoughts get transported
From neanderthal skulls
To digital food malls
Telemarketing people
With cellular headsets on their skulls
Selling you wisdom
From a Plexiglas prism
Biochemical jism
Hits you with its rhythm
They act like Earth
Was a terrestrial prison
A zoo for humans
Put their cities into ruins
Now we can feel what we're doin'
Renew the stratosphere in plastic
Wonder out aloud, spastic
What else can the dust try to tell us?
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute

Categorize the Antichrist
With credentials
And a backstage pass
Gasoline in a flask
Tried to pull off his mask
But there was really his face
Repackaged meat from a plant
Security cameras strapped to his back
Failed prescriptions, antidotes
With media in a quarantine submission
Consultants revoke their souls
With unanimous votes
Portions of the proceeds
Go to chain store victims
In remission conditions
With remodeled kitchens
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute
Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute




Comin' to you
One thousand beats per minute

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beck's song "1000 BPM" contain a commentary on the impact of technology on society and the environment. The references to "Electronic eye vision" and "corrupted files from galactical planets" suggest that technology has allowed us to expand our consciousness and explore beyond the limitations of the physical world. However, the line "write a new genetic code" implies that these advancements come at a cost, as humans try to manipulate and control nature with potentially dangerous consequences. The imagery of "telemarketing people with cellular headsets on their skulls" selling "wisdom from a Plexiglas prism" suggests that technology can be used to manipulate and exploit people for profit.


The second verse delves deeper into the theme of exploitation, referencing the "Antichrist with credentials" and "repackaged meat from a plant". The line "failed prescriptions, antidotes with media in a quarantine submission" implies that the media is complicit in promoting harmful products and ideas. The line "portions of the proceeds go to chain store victims in remission conditions with remodeled kitchens" highlights the irony of corporations profiting from the suffering they cause.


Overall, the song is a critique of the negative consequences of technology and capitalism on society and the environment. The fast-paced, frenetic beat of "1000 BPM" reflects the urgency of the message.


Line by Line Meaning

Electronic eye vision, astromagnetic
The song starts by highlighting the technological advancements in modern times with electronic eyes and magnetic waves used in space.


Corrupted files from galactical planets
There are corrupted files of information coming from other planets as noted by the following line about writing a new genetic code, suggesting humans may be playing God with genetic engineering.


Write a new genetic code
Humans are trying to rewrite the way nature works for their own benefit.


Thoughts get transported
The idea that thoughts can be transmitted to others, even across generations.


From neanderthal skulls
This line suggests that even basic thoughts from our earliest ancestors can be transmitted across generations.


To digital food malls
From our earliest days to the present, humans have used technology to interact with and control the world around them.


Telemarketing people
The idea that modern technology is being used to sell things to people in ways that were never before possible.


With cellular headsets on their skulls
People are so attached to technology that they are willing to wear it on their heads, as if the technology is a part of them.


Selling you wisdom
The idea that people are being sold things that may not be useful or beneficial to them, but are marketed as such.


From a Plexiglas prism
The use of a clear, plastic object as a metaphor for the ways in which marketers and advertisers attempt to shape our perceptions.


Biochemical jism
The idea that our basic biological processes have been twisted and manipulated for profit.


Hits you with its rhythm
The rhythm of modern life and technology is taking over and affects us all in different ways.


They act like Earth
Those in power act as though they own the planet.


Was a terrestrial prison
Implicit in the idea that Earth is a prison is the idea that humans are trapped on this planet with no hope of escape.


A zoo for humans
The idea that humans are being contained and controlled like animals in a zoo.


Put their cities into ruins
The idea that humans are destroying the very environment they are trying to control and exploit.


Now we can feel what we're doin'
A call to action, urging humans to recognize the damage they are causing to the Earth.


Renew the stratosphere in plastic
The idea that humans will use technology to fix the very problems they have caused, even though their solutions may have unintended and negative consequences.


Wonder out aloud, spastic
The idea that humans may be moving so quickly towards their own destruction that they do not know what they are doing.


What else can the dust try to tell us?
The idea that we should be listening to the natural world and looking for clues as to how we can live in harmony with our environment.


Categorize the Antichrist
A call to question the dominant religion and its perception of good and evil.


With credentials
The idea that those with the most power are often the least ethical.


And a backstage pass
This could refer to someone having special access or insider knowledge, and using that to their own advantage.


Gasoline in a flask
Modern technology, specifically gasoline, has given humans a great deal of power over the environment, but also has the potential to cause great harm.


Tried to pull off his mask
The idea that humans are hiding their true selves behind their technological advancements.


But there was really his face
The idea that humans cannot hide behind technology forever, and that their true selves will eventually be revealed.


Repackaged meat from a plant
The idea that much of what we consume has been altered and manipulated to the point that it no longer resembles its original form.


Security cameras strapped to his back
The idea that humans are constantly being watched, even when they are not aware of it.


Failed prescriptions, antidotes
The idea that modern medicine and other technological advancements are not always successful, and may in fact cause more harm than good.


With media in a quarantine submission
The idea that the media is controlled by a select few and is used to shape public opinion and spread propaganda.


Consultants revoke their souls
The idea that those in power have lost sight of their humanity and ethical standards and are only interested in profit and power.


With unanimous votes
The idea that those who hold power are acting in concert to maintain that power, even if it is at the expense of the greater good.


Portions of the proceeds
The idea that those in power are able to profit from their actions, often at the expense of the people they are meant to serve.


Go to chain store victims
The idea that corporations prey on the most vulnerable members of society.


In remission conditions
The idea that even in the face of adversity, humans have the potential to overcome and prosper.


With remodeled kitchens
The idea that humans are becoming more focused on material possessions and luxury, even as the world around them deteriorates.


Comin' to you One thousand beats per minute
The repetition of this phrase throughout the song suggests that the frenetic pace of modern life and technology is inescapable.




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Written by: HANSEN

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