Antenna
Church Lyrics

Why do you always wrongly assume
The singer questions why the listener always assumes they know everything that's happening, specifically in the current room.

That you're so well aware of what's happ'ning there,
The singer suggests the listener believes they are fully aware of what is happening in the present moment.

Right here in this room?
The singer emphasizes that their previous statement is focused on the current physical space they both occupy.

You're just an antenna, you're just a wire.
The artist metaphorically compares the listener to an antenna or wire, conveying the idea that they are simply a channel for receiving information; they do not create or interpret it.

There's a thousand tongues wagging in your ears tonight,
The artist indicates that the listener is receiving an overwhelming amount of information or opinions from others.

And you turn around and you call me a liar.
The singer feels that the listener misinterpreted their words and is accusing them of dishonesty.

Lightly babe, oh the fine lights cannot find you.
The singer cautions the listener to be aware of their surroundings and not be blinded by fame or superficial things.

She stay out my way, it's the pulse I am aligned to.
The artist suggests that they are focused on a specific objective or rhythm, which means they are not interested in distractions or obstacles.

And everything you say, you'll need that breath one day.
The artist implies that the listener's words will have consequences, and they should be careful what they say because one day they will need to answer for their words.

Well, you're just an antenna, you're just a code.
The artist reiterates the idea that the listener is simply a channel for receiving information and that they do not create or interpret it.

You translate like a book, the fuses all cook.
The singer compares the listener to a book, suggesting that they interpret and transmit information like the pages of a book. However, this is mixed with the connotation of 'fuses all cooking' that means the listener may partially lose their sense of control over the interpretation.

You eat humble pie and it tastes of the road.
The artist implies that the listener experiences humiliation but does not necessarily learn from it, similar to how one may eat road dust and suffer, but not necessarily be any wiser.

You're just an antenna, you're just a gauge.
The singer repeats the analogy of the listener being an antenna, but adds the idea of the listener being more of a measure of something important.

You disturb my slumber and round up the numbers
The singer accuses the listener of disturbing their peace and causing chaos or confusion, either inadvertently or intentionally.

And put them inside your velvety cage.
The singer suggests the listener is trapping or controlling the information they receive, often in a comfortable setting similar to being in a cage made of velvet.

She say, make my day, and the sunlight will not blind you.
The artist implies that if the listener can do something to make them happy, then they will not be blinded by superficial things like sunlight - this is the first insight in the song where the attitude of the artist changes.

I may never pray to the fortune that's behind you.
The artist reflects on the uncertainty of the future and the idea that they may not seek blessings or good fortune that comes from the environment or those around them.