Interludio
Calle 13/John Leguizamo Lyrics
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What kind of nonesense is this?
We're in a stupid time
Not stupid like stupid fresh
But like a stupid Duh!
We´re getting stupider by the nanosecond
But we think we`re so smart 'cause we follow the leader!
Civilization and evolution can only take us so far
It's up to the individual to unstupify - his self!
The stupification from mass media lies
And corporate ties
Colaborate to keep us intoxified
But start the dechurchification
As an indication of unstupification
By just asking one goddamm question
Oh get inside yourself and listen
The truth will set you free from the mass media apocalypse
It’s the only antidote to the epidemic
Of the army of stupid is as stupid does
The lyrics to Interludio – Stupid Is as Stupid are a commentary on the societal trend of increasing stupidity. The phrase "stupid is as stupid does" is used to suggest that people's actions are what define their intelligence, rather than their perceived intelligence or education. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that people blindly follow leaders and the media without questioning their motives or the legitimacy of their claims. The line "we're in a stupid time" reflects the idea that people are becoming more ignorant and less attentive, leading to disastrous consequences for society.
The lyrics also suggest that people are becoming more easily manipulated by the media, which perpetuates lies and propaganda in order to keep people subservient. The idea of "stupification" reflects the notion that people are being brainwashed into accepting certain beliefs and ideologies without critically examining them. The only way to combat this, according to the song, is to dechurchify oneself – that is, to question the authority of institutions and individuals that seek to control people's thoughts and actions.
Overall, the song speaks to the importance of critical thinking and individual agency in the face of a culture that is becoming increasingly dumbed down and manipulated by powerful forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, stupid is as stupid does
Actions speak louder than words - if you do stupid things, you are stupid.
What kind of nonesense is this?
This is ridiculous and difficult to comprehend.
We're in a stupid time
Our society is becoming increasingly unintelligent and ignorant.
Not stupid like stupid fresh
Not stupid in a cool or fashionable way.
But like a stupid Duh!
But in a painfully obvious and simple-minded way.
We´re getting stupider by the nanosecond
Our intelligence is decreasing at an alarming rate.
But we think we`re so smart 'cause we follow the leader!
We believe we are intelligent because we blindly follow authority figures.
But only cause we are so stupidfied-er!
We are only able to be so ignorant as a result of our willingness to accept lies and misinformation.
Civilization and evolution can only take us so far
Human progress can only advance so much through societal development and natural selection.
It's up to the individual to unstupify - his self!
Each person must take responsibility for their own education and enlightenment.
The stupification from mass media lies
The media purposefully makes us dumber by spreading propaganda and misinformation.
And corporate ties
Big businesses are funding this misinformation campaign to protect their interests.
Colaborate to keep us intoxified
Their joint efforts aim to keep us ignorant and subservient.
But start the dechurchification
Reject the dogmatic teachings of established religious institutions.
As an indication of unstupification
As a sign that you are actively seeking knowledge and rejecting misinformation.
By just asking one goddamm question
By simply questioning what we are told and seeking the truth.
Oh get inside yourself and listen
Meditate and reflect on your personal experiences and thoughts.
The truth will set you free from the mass media apocalypse
The truth can help you break free from the lies and misinformation spread by the media.
It’s the only antidote to the epidemic
The truth is the only cure for the widespread ignorance and misinformation in our society.
Of the army of stupid is as stupid does
Of the vast number of people who perpetuate stupidity by their actions and choices.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDUARDO CABRA, JOHN LEGUIZAMO
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