Idle Chatter
Busdriver Lyrics

Every minute people die and every other minute people are born.
Have you ever stopped to consider how life and death are intertwined on a minute-by-minute basis? Every breath we take, every choice we make, affects the cycle of life and death.

How did you spend that minute and what was your involvement in either or?
What are you doing with each precious moment of your life? Are you actively contributing to the world around you, or just letting life pass you by?

There's secret wars radioactive fallout poison seeps in your pores so keep indoors
The world is filled with danger and destruction, much of which is hidden from view. To protect yourself, you might need to stay away from certain places and people- and remember that even unseen toxins can have a devastating effect on your health.

I would give you more details but I really have to be on my way
There's so much happening in the world around us that it's impossible to cover it all. Sometimes we have to prioritize our time and energy to focus on the things that matter most to us personally.

Go ahead and run with your CD player as your escape pod
Music has the power to transport us to other worlds and other moods. When life gets overwhelming, sometimes we just need to blast some tunes and let them carry us away.

Your unfaithful god is your paycheck from your day job but life spits on your eyes of you fleeing TV-Land's compost heap
The idea of pursuing material success at the cost of spiritual fulfillment is a lie perpetuated by consumer culture- and ultimately, it leaves us feeling bereft and disillusioned. Don't get caught up in society's false promises of happiness- seek your own path to fulfillment.

Be the apex of chaos have safe sex with stray dogs
This line is sarcastic and absurd, designed to highlight the point that chaos and destruction have no inherent value- they are simply negative forces in the world. The image of having safe sex with stray dogs is intentionally shocking and nonsensical, meant to underscore this idea.

Until you age fully any skin cream Will turn a Cindy Lauper into a Cindy Crawford But won't tell you that you could be eaten alive at any city block or die by a Mossberg
The quest for beauty and youthfulness can be all-consuming, but it's important to remember that our bodies are fragile and mortal. No amount of skin cream or cosmetic surgery can protect us from the harsh realities of life and death- even walking down the street can be dangerous.

Isn't self-pity awkward when your inner voice is a songbird, muffled in your beliefs are incomplete crossword puzzles And your subconscious aquifer's been drained to a water puddle.
When we wallow in self-pity, we forget that we are capable of great things- like singing with the voice of a bird, piecing together complex puzzles, and tapping into deep wells of creativity and intuition. Don't let life's challenges drain away your hidden reserves of energy and inspiration.

I would love to sit and chat, but I got to be on my way I'm sorry I don't have the time to shoot the breeze or chew the fat (???) fruits in the trees and I lose track You want a bright future to be pitch black, so I got to be on my way.
Sometimes we connect with others in ways that are enjoyable and fulfilling- but we can't always prioritize those moments over our obligations and responsibilities. Don't lose sight of your goals and aspirations, even when life gets in the way of your social life or other hobbies.

I'm sorry there's no time allotted for your hijinks So you should be fly-swatted at least that's what I think
When someone's behavior is disruptive or unpleasant, they might find themselves being 'swatted' or disciplined by others. This line is a humorous and sardonic way of suggesting that those who cause trouble might deserve to be punished in some form.

Go ahead and spend but the dollar bill is nature's suicide note Seek refuge at late hours in the Mayflowers like goin' from bottled cans and holograms to cities full of Robocops who bleed soda pop The good beauty and is why (??) love is a photo op and (??) is a coke rock
Money is not the key to happiness, and in fact can be a destructive force in the world. Instead, seek out the natural beauty of the world around us, and find solace in quiet moments of reflection and contemplation.

Even the stars in the penthouse become sparse when I do another head count But it's a good day to die and I've been digging a ditch So I wave goodbye to what did exist with demoralizing the democratic demigods I get a pedagogue and dog fights all in my steady job its to break your fault line when its all dark and call a ball or strike in the ball park You forgot a small part, the rarest item is wine with therapists in the asylum You would be embarrassed if I died young Maybe because you felt that Meredith was a shy nun And you just took credit for which when she was high strung but you didn't know from terrorists she'd buy guns When you knew too much she threw you off the terrace when you tried to run Luckily a cypher full of wack MCs broke your fall Now you cherish the rise of the sun after that close call And cherish what I said most of all
These lines are a jumble of surreal and poetic images, seemingly disconnected from one another. However, they all weave together to speak to the idea that life is unpredictable and full of both danger and beauty. Even when we face challenging situations, we can always find moments to cherish and hold onto.

I'm sorry sir there's no time allotted, therefore I had to fly swat it I've got it, driver's fiber optic is really a fine tuned instrument In inseparable moments tween you and your loved ones Thugs come from far or near, all with their scars, then leave tears Coming down their cheekbone, you seek the clones What about speak in the zone, that is unbelievable and California need to get a beach comb To find the edible tidbits and little bytes and gigabytes of information a megabyte a betcha byte a bigga bite when you come here But I'll stretch your life out in a long time sequence, long term Strong germ, that's what I am Analyzing every petri dish You know that I'm so secretive So just..shh shh.. keep in on the hush hush
This final segment continues the thread of surreal imagery and abstract ideas, but centers on the theme of relationships and communication. Even when the world is chaotic and dangerous, we can find comfort in the moments of connection we share with our loved ones. The line 'stretch your life out in a long time sequence' might suggest that memories and relationships can live on beyond our physical lives, and that the connections we make with others are what ultimately give life meaning.