Think About It
Flight of the Conchords Lyrics


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There's children on the streets using guns and knives
They're taking drugs and each other's lives
Killing each other with knives and forks
And calling each other names like dork

There's people on the street
Getting diseases from monkeys
Yeah, that's what I said
They're getting diseases from monkeys

Now, there's junkies with monkey disease
Who's touching these monkeys?
Please, leave these poor sick monkeys alone
They've got problems enough as it is

A man is lying on the street
Some punk's chopped off his head
And I'm the only one who stops to see if he's dead
Turns out he's dead

And that's why I'm singing
What, what is wrong with the world today?
What's wrong with the world today?
What, what is wrong with the world today?
You gotta think about it, think, think about it

Good cops been framed, put into a can
All the money that we're making
It's going to the man

What man? Which man? Whose the man?
When's a man a man? What makes a man a man?
Am I a man? Yes, technically I am

They're turning kids into slaves
Just to make cheaper sneakers
But what's the real cost?
'Cause the sneakers don't seem that much cheaper

Why are we still paying so much for sneakers ?
When you got them made by little slaves kids
What are your overheads?

At the end of your life, you're lucky if you die
Sometimes I wonder why we would even try
I saw a man lying on the street half dead
With knives and forks sticking out of his leg

And he said, "Can somebody
Get the knife and fork out of my leg, please"
"Can somebody please remove
These cutleries from my knees"

And then we break it down
Acappella jams




Breaking it down, let me break it down
Jamin' out, just jamin' out, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

Flight of the Conchords's song Think About It is a satirical take on the current state of the world. The lyrics discuss various issues such as street violence, drug use, diseases, and child labor. The verses paint a bleak picture of the modern society, where people are committing heinous crimes with knives and forks, and monkeys are spreading diseases. The song highlights the absurdity of people's actions while reflecting on the responsibilities and the need to create a better society. The chorus emphasizes the importance of introspection and calls upon us to think about the world's problems and how we can contribute to making it a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

There's children on the streets using guns and knives
Children are dangerously resorting to violence for many reasons, such as involvement with drugs and the lack of guidance and protection.


They're taking drugs and each other's lives
The young ones are not only abusing drugs but also sacrificing their own and each other's lives in the process of doing so.


Killing each other with knives and forks
The violence among youths is growing to an absurd level to the point of attacking each other with not just guns but also common cutlery.


And calling each other names like dork
The juveniles are also mocking each other with derogatory names rather than lifting one another up while going through significant struggles.


There's people on the street
Regardless of age or gender, individuals are threatening their health and lives through various means.


Getting diseases from monkeys
Some dangerous illnesses that inflict people have been traced back to contact with monkeys.


Yeah, that's what I said
This may sound bizarre, but it is the truth.


They're getting diseases from monkeys
Monkeys carry diseases, and people are contracting those illnesses from interacting with them.


Now, there's junkies with monkey disease
Drug users who share needles and contract diseases may also have caught something from a monkey.


Who's touching these monkeys?
Why are people interacting with these monkeys and putting themselves in harm's way?


Please, leave these poor sick monkeys alone
Let's protect ourselves and the animals by keeping a safe distance from the monkeys who may carry diseases.


They've got problems enough as it is
Monkeys have enough distresses to deal with, such as living in polluted and unsafe environments.


A man is lying on the street
There's an individual on the street that is in need of serious help.


Some punk's chopped off his head
Another person with malicious intentions has caused fatal harm to this man.


And I'm the only one who stops to see if he's dead
Out of everybody in the crowd, only one person is willing to take the risk of getting involved and offering help.


Turns out he's dead
There's no revival or redemption for this poor man inflicted with horrific violence.


What, what is wrong with the world today?
It's time to reflect on the critical issues that we often sweep under the rug.


What's wrong with the world today?
The world is full of chaos and disparities, but we don't address or solve the problems appropriately.


You gotta think about it, think, think about it
It's time to ponder over the grave problems the world suffers from and work towards finding solutions.


Good cops been framed, put into a can
Some of the honest and diligent cops who have taken an oath to safeguard others are being framed and jailed for no reason.


All the money that we're making
Despite corruption and unethical conduct, everyone is focused on profit-making and materialistic gains.


It's going to the man
However, only a small group of people who have acquired wealth and power benefits from this economic pursuit.


What man? Which man? Whose the man?
We need to identify the root of the problem and the figures benefiting from it.


When's a man a man?
It's time to question the misnomer of manhood and understand what makes a real man truly admirable.


What makes a man a man?
Is it hegemony and toxic masculinity that stresses over taking, stealing, and dominating others?


Am I a man? Yes, technically I am
It's time for men to introspect their roles, responsibilities, and impact in society.


They're turning kids into slaves
Many kids are being subjected to modern-day slavery by being denied access to education, healthcare, and other opportunities.


Just to make cheaper sneakers
Companies indulge in unethical practices to lower production costs of goods and increase their profit margins.


But what's the real cost?
Is getting a few bucks off the production of sneakers worth exploiting children and subjecting them to a lifetime of misery?


'Cause the sneakers don't seem that much cheaper
Even with these unethical production practices in place, the final price of the sneakers doesn't seem much cheaper than before.


Why are we still paying so much for sneakers ?
It's time to question practices that make us pay more for goods that are manufactured through unethical practices.


When you got them made by little slaves kids
These sneakers were created through child labour, depriving the kids their right to education, safety, and freedom.


What are your overheads?
What are the costs of being an unethical business owner and causing misery and suffering to others? It's time to come clean.


At the end of your life, you're lucky if you die
Given the state of the world today, reaching the end of one's life in a peaceful manner is a rarity and considered lucky.


Sometimes I wonder why we would even try
It's a natural human response to give up in the face of overwhelming circumstances and hardship.


I saw a man lying on the street half dead
Another instance of seeing someone lying on the street seriously hurt and in need of help.


With knives and forks sticking out of his leg
This person has suffered from violence at the hands of others who inflicted significant harm using common utensils.


And he said, "Can somebody
The man is in agony and is desperate for help.


Get the knife and fork out of my leg, please"
His pain is unbearable and is begging others to help remove the tools stuck in his body.


"Can somebody please remove
It's a plea for help that he hopes someone may hear and act upon.


These cutleries from my knees"
The utensils have lodged themselves deep into his legs and are causing immense pain to him.


And then we break it down
The lyrics shift from highlighting the world's issues to breaking away from the frenzied thoughts and slowing down to process things accurately.


Acappella jams
The performance breaks away from the conventional instruments and music with a melody solely derived from the artist's voice.


Breaking it down, let me break it down
It's time to zoom into the problems and solve issues one by one before it overwhelms us.


Jamin' out, just jamin' out, yeah, yeah
After a hefty dose of introspection, it's time to embrace positivity and respond positively to the situations presented to us.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: BRET MCKENZIE, JEMAINE CLEMENT

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@Nerve3

"The kids take after her in that sense" that whole setup is perfect, actually such a well written punchline

@brycejohansen7114

Two of the greatest philosophers of our time... dealing with the issues

@amittoibis

Making us think about it

@RufusVenture

You forgot about Bruce, Bruce and Bruce...

@needsomeink

They're talkin bout the issues but they're keepin it funky...

@miss_girl6978

The issues that matter

@chealler2641

Ahh, the fun monkey disease

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@GKHaller

The real talent here is how they can make it through their own songs without breaking down into laughter

@S.e.a.m.u.s

Probably because they got all the laughter over with from practicing the songs for stage for hours.

@Centurylamar88

Cause theyve done it 1000s of times

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