While not officially stated, “One Very Important Thought,” is the definitive close to Music Has the Right to Children tying up the record with a conceptual track, playing on its name.
Inclusions of “Happy Cycling” are implied to be as a ‘bonus track,’ and it’s left excluded from most issues of the record.
One Very Important Thought
Boards of Canada Lyrics
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and we have jointly exercised our constitutional rights
We would like to leave you with one very important thought
Sometime in the future
you may have the opportunity to serve as a juror
in a so-called obscenity case
It would be wise to remember that the same people
Who would stop you from viewing an adult film
If you can be told what you can see or read
Then it follows that you can be told what to say or think
Defend your constitutionally protected rights
No one else will do it for you
Thank you
The lyrics of Boards of Canada's song "One Very Important Thought" are spoken words that reflect on the importance of defending constitutional rights. The words are spoken in a calm and matter-of-fact tone, but they carry a strong message. The lyrics suggest that if people allow themselves to be told what they can see or read, they will ultimately also be told what to say or think.
The song's message can be seen as a warning against censorship and the erosion of individual freedom. The idea that the same people who would try to stop someone from viewing adult films might also try to ban other forms of media in the future is an important point to consider. By defending constitutional rights, people are safeguarding their right to choose what they see, read or think. The singer directly appeals to the listener to defend their constitutional rights because no one else will do it for them.
Overall, "One Very Important Thought" is a powerful song with a relevant message that encourages people to think critically and act independently to uphold constitutional freedoms.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that the show is over
Now that the event or circumstance has concluded
and we have jointly exercised our constitutional rights
And we, as a group, have exercised our rights provided by the constitution
We would like to leave you with one very important thought
We wish to present you with an essential idea to ponder on
Sometime in the future
At some point in the upcoming time period
you may have the opportunity to serve as a juror
You may get a chance to serve as a member of a jury
in a so-called obscenity case
In a legal trial concerning something deemed as offensive or indecent
It would be wise to remember that the same people
It is prudent to recall that the exact individuals
Who would stop you from viewing an adult film
Who would prohibit you from watching a movie meant for mature audiences
May be back next year to complain about a book or even a TV program
Might return the next year to register a grievance against an written work or even a program on television
If you can be told what you can see or read
If someone has the power to dictate what you can watch or read
Then it follows that you can be told what to say or think
It follows that they can also control your speech or thoughts
Defend your constitutionally protected rights
Protect and uphold the rights that are safeguarded under the constitution
No one else will do it for you
No one else but you are responsible for upholding and defending your constitutional rights
Thank you
Expression of gratitude
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: MARCUS SANDISON, MICHAEL SANDISON
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