CurrentTrends
Blöod Düster Lyrics
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A sellouts whordom never ends
Making sure I got cool clothes
A major labels dirty ho's
Manager tells me / keep my look updated
The kid demographic / make sure that its catered
Wearing the right stuff / stop swearing and shit
Cos parents don't like that / they buy their kids shit.
In "Current Trends," Australian band Blood Duster takes a satirical approach to the music industry and the pressure to conform to popular trends to sell records. The lyrics focus on the shallow, commercial aspects of the industry, with lines like "A major label's dirty ho's" and "The kid demographic / make sure that it's catered." The band mocks the idea of being a sellout, with the opening line "Keeping pace with current trends / A sellout's whoredom never ends."
The song speaks to the idea of sacrificing authenticity for commercial success, with lines like "Manager tells me / keep my look updated" and "Wearing the right stuff / stop swearing and shit / Cos parents don't like that / they buy their kids shit." Blood Duster is calling out the music industry for prioritizing profit over creative expression, and the pressure on artists to conform to mainstream expectations.
Overall, "Current Trends" is a biting critique of the music industry and its obsession with fitting into trends to sell records. Blood Duster is pushing back against the commercialization of music, and calling for artists to stay true to their own creative visions.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeping pace with current trends
I must conform with the latest fads and popular styles to be accepted by society.
A sellouts whordom never ends
Those who sacrifice their artistic integrity to attain fame and fortune will always be viewed as sellouts and prostitutes.
Making sure I got cool clothes
I must constantly purchase fashionable garments to maintain my relevance and desirability in society.
A major labels dirty ho's
Those who sign with major record labels are perceived as shameless and immoral individuals who will do anything for money and fame.
Manager tells me / keep my look updated
My manager insists that I remain up-to-date with the latest fashion trends to appeal to my target audience.
The kid demographic / make sure that its catered
I must pander to the younger generation to maintain their loyalty and purchasing power.
Wearing the right stuff / stop swearing and shit
Wearing the appropriate attire is just as important as censoring my language and lyrics to avoid offending potential consumers and their parents.
Cos parents don't like that / they buy their kids shit.
Since parents have a significant influence on the purchasing habits of their children, it is imperative that I adhere to their conservative standards and produce merchandise that they deem appropriate.
Contributed by Nolan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.