Download
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My love, my right, cut down to sound bites
Inform, invade the safe place that I've made
Dig deep, deep holes, we're losing our souls
And I'll keep you here beside my throne, I will, I will
To find out what I've always known, I will, I will, I will
Your walls surround the technology crown
Who knows, who cares, never mind the blank stares
Dig deep, deep holes, we're losing our souls
And I'll keep you here beside my throne, I will, I will
To find out what I've always known, I will, I will
All the while I sit here on my own, I will, I will
And I will, I will, I will
And I'll keep you here beside my throne, I will, I will
To find out what I've always known, I will, I will
All the while I sit here on my own, I will, I will
And I will, I will
And I will, I will, I will
The lyrics of Expanding Man's song Download touch upon themes of technology, its impact on society, and how it affects our lives in various ways. The first verse talks about the negative effects of technology, how it downsizes, downplays, and invades the safe place that people have made for themselves. With social media, people's love and right to privacy are often reduced to sound bites, with information being circulated and shared without permission.
The second verse talks about the obsessions with technology, how people upgrade their devices while others drown around them. The crown of technology is heavily guarded by walls, and people seem to be increasingly indifferent to the struggles around them. The chorus talks about the singer's determination to find out the truth and to keep those he loves close to him. It speaks of his desire to keep a firm grasp on reality as he navigates through the chaos of modern living.
Overall, Download is a commentary on how technology has deeply penetrated our lives and how its effects can be profound, often with a negative impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Download, downsize, downplay the inbred lies
Reducing and disregarding the lies that are rooted in our society.
My love, my right, cut down to sound bites
The precious things in life turned into small, superficial and digestible pieces portrayed by the media.
Inform, invade the safe place that I've made
The invasion and penetration of personal space due to the constant flow of information.
Dig deep, deep holes, we're losing our souls
The constant search for information is leading us to deep and dark places where we are losing ourselves.
And I'll keep you here beside my throne, I will, I will
The promise to keep someone loyal and submissive to a personal agenda.
To find out what I've always known, I will, I will, I will
Finding out what was always known but never acted upon before.
Uplink, uptown, upgrade while they drown
Focusing on personal progress and upgrade, while others are struggling to keep afloat.
Your walls surround the technology crown
The metaphorical walls and barriers created to protect and maintain technological superiority.
Who knows, who cares, never mind the blank stares
The apathy and disregard towards the lack of understanding of technological advancements.
All the while I sit here on my own, I will, I will
The individualistic pursuit of personal gain and progress, regardless of the consequences on society.
And I will, I will
The repetition of a strong affirmation and personal commitment to the individual agenda.
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brandonedgecovers
Saw this band open for STP in 1996 at veterans memorial colosseum in Phoenix. Haven’t heard it since that night. Digging for 90s memories.
Will Lyman
Late to the party but I saw them the same year at the 930 club in DC. For about a decade I've been trying to remember the band, someone on Reddit found it for me. Great memories
Down The Blvd
Thank you for this! Loved these guys since '96, they're all but forgotten about, except for awesome folks like you. ❤️♦️♣️
Namdog79
Need the rest of that awesome album!!!!!
Down The Blvd
For reals. Underground and Disappear...
Jason Taylor
These cats were so freaking heavy! It's like I'm back in 96.
Tabby Smithfield
Saw em in Denver along with tonic, hazies, deftones, clutch I think and orange 9mm, tonic and hazies stood out for me, should've listened closer to these guys .
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Tabby Smithfield helmet
Jz333 3 Trips
Hell Yes I'll Comment. Tunes RoXXX!...Great Release. Another Good Band That Got Lost...Or Are U Out There?
Cckiiiftw
goddamnit