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 song Interludio: Stupid Is as Stupid Does by Calle 13 feat. John Leguizamo is a commentary on the state of the modern world where people seem to be getting more and more foolish with each passing day. The opening line "Oh, stupid is as stupid does" is a reference to the famous quote, "Stupid is as stupid does" from the movie Forrest Gump, which means that a person's actions identify if they are foolish or not. The following lines "What kind of nonsense is this? We're in a stupid time, Not stupid like stupid fresh, But like a stupid Duh!" suggest that the world is not only stupid but also unaware of its own ignorance.
The repetitiveness of the phrase "stupidfied-er" and "unstupification" highlights the absurdity of the current situation where people think they are smart by blindly following the mainstream media and corporate propaganda. The song urges individuals to think for themselves and not be swayed by these external factors, as they are only contributing to the already existing epidemic of stupidity. The line "Civilization and evolution can only take us so far" implies that we have reached a point where our advancement in technology has come at the cost of our mental growth, and we need to take a step back and reassess our priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, stupid is as stupid does
Actions speak louder than words and stupidity is determined by one's actions
What kind of nonesense is this?
Expressing disbelief and confusion about the current state of our society
We're in a stupid time
The current period is characterized by a general decline in intelligence and rationality
Not stupid like stupid fresh
Not a temporary or fleeting kind of stupidity, but a more ingrained and pervasive one
But like a stupid Duh!
The stupidity we're dealing with is obvious and self-evident
We're getting stupider by the nanosecond
Our intelligence is declining at an accelerating rate
But we think we're so smart 'cause we follow the leader!
Blindly following authority figures without questioning their motives or actions
But only cause we are so stupidfied-er!
Being under the influence of external factors that impair our judgment and rationality
Civilization and evolution can only take us so far
Society and human progress can only do so much to combat stupidity
It's up to the individual to unstupify, his self!
Each person has a responsibility to educate themselves and improve their own intelligence
The stupification from mass media lies
False information from mass media perpetuates stupidity and ignorance
And corporate ties
Corporate interests and profits contribute to the spread of stupidity through misinformation
Colaborate to keep us intoxified
These forces work together to keep people ignorant and distracted
But start the dechurchification
Questioning traditional sources of authority and knowledge
As an indication of unstupification
Rejecting blind acceptance of established ideas as a way to become more intelligent
By just asking one goddamm question
Challenging assumptions and seeking knowledge by questioning rather than accepting blindly
Oh get inside yourself and listen
Looking inward for answers and developing introspection to improve intelligence
The truth will set you free from the mass media apocalypse
Accurate information and education is the only way to combat the destructive effects of mass media on intelligence
It's the only antidote to the epidemic
Knowledge and information is the only cure for the widespread stupidity plaguing society
Of the army of stupid is as stupid does
The large number of people who exhibit stupidity and ignorance based on their actions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eduardo Cabra, John Leguizamo
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