The Babylonauts
Eric Serra Lyrics

It's crazy what we can do with satellite technology
The advancements in satellite technology have allowed for some incredible capabilities.

We can now home order a lobotomy from another country
The technology has enabled people to order medical procedures from afar, which is quite unusual and potentially concerning.

Last but not least we have the key to this old mystery
Furthermore, we possess the key to solve a long-standing mystery.

If extra-terrestrials are green, it's... jealousy
The suggestion that people may feel envious of beings from other planets because of their green color, if that were the case, is somewhat absurd.

Zappin' on satellite TV All night long Nihility hypnotizing me Zappin' on satellite TV All night long The paradise of parasites, to me
The artist spends a lot of time watching satellite television and feels captivated and seduced by the broadcasts, which they view as a kind of paradise for people who are wasting their lives away.

So many babylonauts livin' in a plastic age Silicone women, built-in-baby-bottles, how odd...
Many people in this day and age are living in a superficial and artificial world where even women's bodies are designed to look like they come from a plastic factory, which is strange and unsettling.

So many babylonauts livin' in a plastic age Anatomic bombs, bottom models high heel shod
People continue to pursue superficial and artificial ideals, with even sexualized imagery reflecting this desire for the perfect body.

Channel five, you suddenly materialise Naked in a liquid crystal bath Deep inside a fantasy game Far beyond vice, hmm... right at the edge of shame
Through television, it's possible to find oneself in bizarre and surreal situations, often sexual in nature, which are both titillating and disturbing at the same time.

An afflux of bilirubin exceeding everything The remote controller falls down right under my bed Donald Duck soft-landing on the moon appears on the screen The Disney channel logo now in a corner displayed
The artist experiences a flood of emotions, but ultimately loses the remote, and a cartoon plays on the TV as the Disney logo taunts them from the corner of the screen.

So many babylonauts livin' in a money age One man's sorrow is another viewer's joy, how odd...
Many people are caught up in the money-centric values of contemporary society, and often find entertainment in the misfortune of others, which is ironic and uncomfortable.

So many babylonauts livin' in a money age Not any scruples if a dollar, God superseded by gold
People are willing to do almost anything for the sake of money, which has essentially replaced religion and morality as the most important guiding force in society.

Channel six his Holiness still alive and direct Mumbles his latest brand new poppycock Watch out for the judgement day And in the meantime carry on starving, St. Big Money hears you pray
Television continues to perpetuate religious messages that may be more about making money than truly helping people, with many feeling helpless in the face of a potential judgment day and seeking guidance from financial success rather than spiritual fulfillment.

An afflux of adrenalin blows out all my inner gates The remote controller in my hand... disintegrates Switches to commercials Now I'm a zero if I don't have this ultimate love-letter typewriter
The intensity of the television experience causes the singer to lose control, with the remote literally disintegrating in their hand, and advertising ultimately encouraging them to buy things they don't need in order to feel valuable.