Propaganda
G. Family Lyrics
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Hop on the bandwagon, hope you fall off
Hop on the bandwagon, hope you fall off
Ignorance ain’t strength, it’s the screen of the weak
I can smell it on your breath, on the story being leaked
It’s a stolen wavelength, it’s a hidden technique
When they glorify the death, on the news where they speak
On the pews where they preach
In the fuse that they siege
Bruise like a peach
And they load up the speech
Take hold of the street
Take hold up of me
Stakeholder, the cheat
Brainwash for breakfast, take it with some sugar
Steady with the checklist, agenda setting pusher
Spewing shit infectious, words for the butcher
Blame it on the sexist, timed pressure cooker
Heated
Feel cheated
Can’t see it
Just read it
Rinse, wash, and repeat it
Mask off, take your mask off
Cards getting stacked and I’m about to cough
Glass box, break the glass box
Hardly being scratched, but it’s icy on the rocks
The revolution will not be televised
It won’t
Our evolution has not been civilized
Nah
I need to emphasize
Reading the lines and we hypnotized
Reading this shit that’s been authorized
Creeping the mind and we colonized
Transferring words and we sterilized
Saying it’s fact when it's generalized
Swaying the track, make us polarized
Mesmerized
Brainwash for breakfast, straight to the dome
Pendulum necklace, painted monochrome
Soaked in the crevice, all up in the home
Choked and it’s endless, fuck the auto-tone
Like it press me with the new news
Always stressing it’s a lose-lose
Common loss, crying choo choos
Common law, with the loose screws
‘Scuse ‘scuse
Skewed views
Stewed blues
Dot dot dot
Ignorance ain’t strength
Ignorance ain’t strength
The lyrics of G. Family's song "Propaganda" delve into the theme of manipulation, misinformation, and the power of propaganda in society. The artist criticizes those who blindly follow popular beliefs without questioning their validity.
In the first verse, the repetition of "Hop on the bandwagon, hope you fall off" suggests that the artist is addressing those who mindlessly conform to popular opinions without critically thinking about them. They argue that ignorance is not a strength but a weakness, likening it to a screen that blinds people from seeing the truth. The reference to "the story being leaked" suggests that there is hidden information or agenda behind the narratives presented to the public.
The second verse focuses on the manipulation employed by those in power, specifically through the media and religious institutions. The artist suggests that there is a stolen wavelength or hidden technique used to control the narrative and manipulate opinions. The glorification of death in the news and the manipulation of views through preaching are mentioned, highlighting how certain ideologies are pushed onto the masses.
The chorus emphasizes the pervasive nature of brainwashing and the repetition of harmful ideologies. The artist criticizes the media for creating a checklist of agendas and pushing them onto the public, comparing it to consuming a meal. The "agenda setting pusher" is seen as spewing infectious information that is harmful and manipulative. The reference to blaming sexism and timed pressure cooker suggests that certain narratives and ideas are intentionally crafted to generate reactions and maintain control.
In the bridge, the artist challenges the notion of civilized evolution. They emphasize the need to read between the lines and be cautious of the authorized information presented to the public. The lyrics suggest that the mind is colonized and sterilized when words are transferred and generalized as facts. This leads to polarization and the manipulation of public opinion.
The final verse continues the critique of brainwashing and manipulation, highlighting how it infiltrates society and individuals' lives. The reference to a pendulum necklace and painted monochrome suggests that people are trapped within a narrow viewpoint created by propaganda. The repetition of "Ignorance ain't strength" serves as a closing reminder that blindly following popular beliefs does not lead to true strength or understanding.
Overall, "Propaganda" serves as a critique of the power of manipulation and the dangers of unquestioningly accepting popular narratives. The lyrics highlight the need for critical thinking and awareness in order to resist the influence of propaganda in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hop hop hop
Jumping on the bandwagon, hoping you fail
Hop on the bandwagon, hope you fall off
Joining the popular opinion, wishing you suffer consequences
Ignorance ain’t strength, it’s the screen of the weak
Lack of knowledge is not power, but a shield for the vulnerable
I can smell it on your breath, on the story being leaked
Detecting deceit in your words, revealing the truth hidden behind
It’s a stolen wavelength, it’s a hidden technique
Using deceptive tactics, manipulating information
When they glorify the death, on the news where they speak
Celebrating death in the media, influencing public opinion
On the pews where they preach
In religious settings where they deliver their biased messages
It’s the views that they teach
Promoting their own perspectives as absolute truth
In the fuse that they siege
Exploiting sensitive situations to manipulate public sentiment
Bruise like a peach
Easily damaged and hurt like a fragile fruit
And they load up the speech
Preparing and delivering their deceptive speeches
Take hold of the street
Gaining control and influence over public opinion
Take hold of me
Exerting manipulative control over individuals
Stakeholder, the cheat
The influential individuals or groups cheating their way to power
Brainwash for breakfast, take it with some sugar
Feeding manipulated information as the daily dose, making it more palatable
Steady with the checklist, agenda setting pusher
Consistently following their agenda, pushing their biased narrative
Spewing shit infectious, words for the butcher
Spreading contagious lies, preparing the minds for deception and manipulation
Blame it on the sexist, timed pressure cooker
Attributing blame to sexism and creating a high-pressure situation to manipulate
Heated
Intense and volatile
Feel cheated
Experiencing a sense of deception and betrayal
Can’t see it
Unable to perceive the manipulation
Just read it
Simply accepting and believing the information presented
Rinse, wash, and repeat it
Continuously spreading and reinforcing the manipulated information
Mask off, take your mask off
Removing the mask of deception and revealing the truth
Cards getting stacked and I’m about to cough
The odds are being unfairly manipulated, causing frustration and rebellion
Glass box, break the glass box
Breaking free from the constraints and limitations imposed by manipulation
Hardly being scratched, but it’s icy on the rocks
Facing minimal resistance, but the challenge is still formidable
The revolution will not be televised
A significant transformation or rebellion will not be conveniently broadcasted
Our evolution has not been civilized
The progress of humanity has been marked by flaws and lack of civility
Nah
No
I need to emphasize
I must stress
Reading the lines and we hypnotized
Mindlessly consuming and being captivated by biased information
Reading this shit that’s been authorized
Accepting and believing manipulated information that has been approved
Creeping the mind and we colonized
Infiltrating and controlling thoughts, dominating the mind
Transferring words and we sterilized
Manipulating language to remove its true meaning and impact
Saying it’s fact when it's generalized
Presenting biased opinions as objective truth
Swaying the track, make us polarized
Influencing the course of events, dividing and polarizing society
Mesmerized
Enchanted and captivated
Brainwash for breakfast, straight to the dome
Starting the day with manipulated information, directly impacting the mind
Pendulum necklace, painted monochrome
Symbolizing the swinging influence and monotony of biased narratives
Soaked in the crevice, all up in the home
Permeating every aspect of society, infiltrating even intimate spaces
Choked and it’s endless, fuck the auto-tone
Suffocated by the never-ending deception, rejecting artificial harmony
Like it press me with the new news
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant bombardment of manipulated information
Always stressing it’s a lose-lose
Consistently highlighting the negative outcomes, creating a sense of despair
Common loss, crying choo choos
Shared failures, causing emotional distress
Common law, with the loose screws
Society governed by flawed principles and unstable individuals
‘Scuse ‘scuse
Excuse, excuse
Skewed views
Distorted perspectives
Stewed blues
Deep-seated sadness and frustration
Dot dot dot
Continued silence or withholding of information
Ignorance ain’t strength
Lack of knowledge does not empower
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Rebecca Gitomer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YourBoyTommyboiii
Awesome, Michael! You're a true inspiration. Thank you for being you and doing this..
@benrifken4325
This is awesome! Love the bit about Darwinism
@valv5993
Great talk, Michael! Thank yoU!
@karimjohnson5739
On point Michael!!
@ValZaragoza
Powerful message
@BasedBenny
I’m trying to make my own summary of this so please tell me if I’m getting this right or wrong. The more we divide people into groups and sub groups based on differences the more anger is perpetrated. But when we are seen as more similar and in likeness to each other we are better understood.
@yogamikeflyy
Essentially, yes. But these mechanisms of miseducation ,must be corrected and new images and education created and energetically distributed, taught and retaught.
@yogamikeflyy
Yes, true.
@chrisdevinscreative4646
Excellent, Mike!
@CORFF2
Thank you!