D.O.A. has always maintained an uncompromising leftist political stance. The band is known for its outspoken political opinions and has a history of performing for many causes and benefits. Its slogan is "Talk minus Action equals Zero." The band has been active on many issues, including anti-racism, anti-globalization, freedom of speech, and the environment.
Time of Illusion
D.O.A. Lyrics
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The lyrics to D.O.A.'s song "Time of Illusion" speak to the fast-paced and disposable nature of modern society. The first line, "no time for the present no development and no design," suggests that people are so focused on the future that they neglect to appreciate the present moment. Instead, they rely on prefabricated ideas and solutions that lack depth or originality. The second line, "prefabrications, the election rhyme and reason seek a place in time," further reinforces this sense of superficiality and emphasizes the importance of finding a meaningful place in a rapidly changing world.
The chorus, "it's a time, time of illusion. many million minds in a state of confusion. a disposable future looms in the dust of history," speaks to the confusion and uncertainty that people feel as they navigate an ever-shifting landscape. The idea of a "disposable future" suggests that people are willing to sacrifice long-term sustainability for short-term gains. The final line of the chorus, "it's a time, time of illusion," emphasizes the sense of unreality and disconnection that people feel when faced with a world that seems to be changing faster than they can keep up with.
Line by Line Meaning
no time for the present no development and no design.
We don't have time to live in the present and improve ourselves or our surroundings.
prefabrications, the election rhyme and reason seek a place in time.
Artificial constructions and political tactics try to fit in with the current era.
chorus: it's a time, time of illusion. many million minds in a state of confusion.
The current era is full of false perceptions and confusion among many people.
a disposable future looms in the dust of history.
A future that can be easily discarded is approaching and could be forgotten like events in the past.
no plan for tomorrow, the taxman's coming today.
We have not planned for the future but have to pay for obligations of the present.
i ain't got time for now sorrow, can't even take it with me to my grave.
I don't want to dwell on present troubles because they won't matter in death.
(chorus)
The same as the previous chorus.
a dying man at his end, with a liver disease takes a part from a chimpanzee. now he's walkin' through the concrete trees.
A man on his deathbed receives a liver transplant from a chimp and enters the urban world post-surgery.
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.