2008
Brain Failure Lyrics
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But how much you gonna pay for me all the people
Under the table.
Every time I out of my practice place, take bus back home so far away
Killing me oh my baby killing me oh my stomach
hope my dream is not so far away
Many time I walking on the street, See the workers hang out on the street
You said you have won the Olympic but how you gonna pay for the workers
The lyrics of Brain Failure's song 2008 reflect the singer's lamentations about the conditions of workers in China and the prioritization of money over human life. The Olympic games in 2008 were held in Beijing, and the singer sarcastically congratulates the winner of the Olympic game, stating that the victory came with a lot of money to pay for it. However, the singer questions how much the winner is willing to pay for the people under the table - the workers who are not our focus.
The singer further expresses his struggles as a musician, having to take a bus far away from his practice place back home, which is killing him, noting that he hopes his dream is not so far away. As he walks on the street, he sees workers who hang out on the street and questions how the Olympic winner plans to pay for them. The singer also highlights the issue of suicide value in 2008, which is a reference to the number of suicides happening in the Foxconn factories that produced iPhones in China.
Line by Line Meaning
You have won the Olympic game 'cos you got lot of money to pay!
You only won because you had enough money to buy your way to victory!
But how much you gonna pay for me all the people
Under the table.
What about the people you cheated or paid off illegally? What's their compensation?
Every time I out of my practice place, take bus back home so far away
Killing me oh my baby killing me oh my stomach
hope my dream is not so far away
Traveling back home from practice is taking a toll on me physically and emotionally. I hope my aspirations are still achievable despite the hardships.
Many time I walking on the street, See the workers hang out on the street
You said you have won the Olympic but how you gonna pay for the workers
I often see unemployed workers on the streets. If you claim to have won the Olympics, what will you do to help their livelihood?
Suicide value in 2008
The societal worth of a person's life in 2008 was so low that many resorted to taking their own lives.
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.