Thistopia
Dan Bull Lyrics

The dystopia
The society that we live in is a dystopia, a place where everything is bad, oppressive, and unpleasant.

Gets slowly worse
As time goes by, our society becomes even more dystopian and bleak, with little hope for improvement.

Over the years
This dystopian situation has been building and getting worse gradually over a long period of time.

We're going to burn
Our society is on a path to self-destruction and collapse, and there may be nothing we can do to stop it.

And I'm sorry for making you scared
The artist acknowledges that these bleak and alarming ideas may be frightening or uncomfortable to hear, and apologizes for that.

But it's a sorry state of affairs
However, despite the discomfort it may cause, the artist believes that it's important to acknowledge the dire state of our society if we have any hope of improving it.

When man's a virus with shoes, a violent abuser
Human beings are like a destructive, invasive virus on the planet, harming its natural systems and disregarding its welfare - and we do it deliberately and intentionally.

Of the planet he resides on and relies on it too
Despite the fact that we are fundamentally dependent on the Earth for our survival, we fail to recognize or respect its importance, and continue to exploit and damage it.

I want to do something to change it
The artist recognizes the problems facing our society and feels a strong desire to do something to improve it or make a positive difference.

But I'm afraid it's inside us, entwined in our nature
However, the artist is also realistic about the fact that these problems may be so ingrained in our culture and biology that it's difficult or impossible to change them.

You and I should face it - the primary trait that
The artist believes that we need to confront and acknowledge the negative aspects of our society and ourselves if we're going to make any progress.

Unites the races is the way we use nature and rape it
One thing that crosses cultural or racial lines is the tendency for humans to exploit and destroy the natural world for personal gain or convenience.

I'm trying to find pride in my nation
Despite all these problems, the artist still wants to feel proud of and connected to his country or culture.

But I'll die waiting for higher civilisation
However, he feels that it may be a long time before we reach a more advanced, enlightened society that can solve our current problems.

The class system of a past Britain
The artist points out the entrenched, socially-stratified class system that still exists in the UK and has deep roots in its history and culture.

That still runs fast and thick through the innards of every last citizen
This class system is so pervasive and deep-seated that it affects and controls almost every aspect of people's lives, thoughts, and beliefs.

If you're from Pakistan, black-skinned, or just act different
People from non-white or non-British backgrounds are often subject to discrimination, prejudice, and surveillance due to this class system.

You'll be asked questions and blacklisted
This discrimination and suspicion can manifest in concrete ways, such as being interrogated or prevented from accessing certain opportunities or resources.

The fact is we're attached umbilically
Despite the flaws and problems with our society, we remain deeply invested and connected to it, unable or unwilling to sever our ties.

To a fetid capitalist trap full of misery
The artist sees capitalism, with its focus on profit and competition over human well-being or environmental sustainability, as a major cause of the misery and suffering in our society.

But that isn't what gets me, the ignorant hegemony
However, the artist is less concerned with the wealthy elite who benefit most from capitalism, and more with the mass of average people who are complicit in and perpetuate this system out of ignorance or apathy.

But the fact that we're happy to live with it
Despite all the problems and injustices in our society, most people are resigned to their situation and content to live with it without making any significant changes or seeking alternatives.

The disaffected youth are in effect living proof
Teenagers and young adults are a prime example of the alienation and disillusionment that can stem from growing up in this society.

That respect is reduced to a reckless abuse
Instead of treating others with dignity and kindness, many young people express their frustration and anger through lashing out, violence, or other destructive behavior.

Of the ends where they grew through the stem to the roots
This behavior is often rooted in deep-seated feelings of disconnection, inadequacy, or hopelessness that are hard to uproot or fix once they've taken hold.

They will step on your shoes then expect you to move
People who are angry or hurting will often lash out at others around them, even if they haven't done anything wrong, and expect them to simply tolerate or accommodate this behavior.

Flipping heck, next thing they'll do's
This behavior can escalate quickly and unpredictably, leading to a range of more extreme or dangerous actions.

Have you hanging in a hood, neck through a noose
The artist uses this vivid, shocking image to convey the potential for violence and brutality that can arise from this kind of unchecked anger and entitlement.

So whether you accept or you're scared of the truth
Whether we like it or not, these bleak and challenging realities are a part of our society that we need to acknowledge and address if we want to make things better.

Say your prayers cos we're due for a desolate future
The artist concludes by predicting that if we don't take serious transformative action soon, we're headed for a future that is even more bleak, dangerous, and hopeless than our present situation.