Paranoia On The Waves
Beng Beng Cocktail Lyrics


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The degree of fear of people has risen so great
From shoplifting you put the blame on the TV set
To the TV commercials tell you who you are
Can’t avoid this broadcast of one size fits all
You insist that your wife needs some plastic surgery
Let the doctor design her in the beauty factory
She’s getting too fat so we need to find a cure
It’s time to lose some weight like the people of Darfur

Paranoia on the waves, fear on the rise. You don’t know who you are

You make your brain so influenced by the BBC channel,
That your eyes cannot even longer tell between the fake and the real
The Courbet* show is ready to tell new stories to your neighbour,
And Nagui* buzz-markets these shitty talents for a 14 years old girl
You make your brain wrecked by the BBC channel,
That your eyes can no longer tell what’s real
TV is full of lies; fear and paranoia are on the rise
What the fuck? TV is full of lies

Paranoia in the western world has tripled in last 10 years amongst students
TV books tickets to paranoia and terrorizing view for the crime that may soon happen




Our head of government elects the France TV president to keep control,
And that is why we ask ourselves; does Democracy still work for all?

Overall Meaning

The song "Paranoia On The Waves" by Beng Beng Cocktail addresses the increase in fear and paranoia that has taken over people's lives due to the influence of the media, particularly television. The lyrics point out how people are being controlled by what they see on television, and how they are led to believe that they are not good enough, need to change their appearance, and even lose weight. The song accuses television of being full of lies and manipulating people's minds, leading to a distorted view of reality. The lyrics also highlight the role of the government in controlling the media, and how this can impact democracy.


Overall, the song is a criticism of the negative impact of the media on society, and urges people to be more aware and critical of what they see and hear on television. It also raises important questions about the role of the media in shaping people's perceptions, and the need for greater media literacy and critical thinking.


Line by Line Meaning

The degree of fear of people has risen so great
There has been a significant increase in the level of fear among people


From shoplifting you put the blame on the TV set
You attribute the cause of shoplifting to what you see on TV


To the TV commercials tell you who you are
Advertisements on TV define your identity


Can’t avoid this broadcast of one size fits all
It is impossible to escape the mass media messages that apply to everyone


You insist that your wife needs some plastic surgery
You strongly believe that your spouse needs to undergo cosmetic surgery


Let the doctor design her in the beauty factory
Allow the medical professional to create the ideal appearance for her like a product in a factory


She’s getting too fat so we need to find a cure
She is gaining weight and we must take action to fix this problem


It’s time to lose some weight like the people of Darfur
Follow the example of the people of Darfur and lose weight


Paranoia on the waves, fear on the rise. You don’t know who you are
Fear and paranoia are spreading through society due to mass media and it is causing a loss of individual identity


You make your brain so influenced by the BBC channel,
You allow the BBC channel to have a strong impact on your thinking


That your eyes cannot even longer tell between the fake and the real
You no longer have the ability to distinguish what is true or false


The Courbet* show is ready to tell new stories to your neighbour,
The television show Courbet is preparing to share stories with your neighbors


And Nagui* buzz-markets these shitty talents for a 14 years old girl
Nagui is promoting poor quality talents to a young girl of 14 years old


You make your brain wrecked by the BBC channel,
You allow the BBC channel to severely damage your thinking


That your eyes can no longer tell what’s real
You have lost your ability to distinguish reality from fiction


TV is full of lies; fear and paranoia are on the rise
Television broadcasts are full of falsehoods and this fuels an increase in fear and paranoia


What the fuck? TV is full of lies
Expression of frustration with the reality of the prevalence of falsehoods on television


Paranoia in the western world has tripled in last 10 years amongst students
There has been a three-fold increase in paranoia among students in the Western world over the past 10 years


TV books tickets to paranoia and terrorizing view for the crime that may soon happen
Television programs often emphasize and sensationalize crimes that may happen in the future, inciting paranoia and fear


Our head of government elects the France TV president to keep control,
The leader of our government chooses the president of France TV to maintain influence and control


And that is why we ask ourselves; does Democracy still work for all?
This raises the question of whether democracy is truly effective and fair for everyone




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