Lineup:
Dennis: vocals, keyboards, samples, Game Boy
Simon: vocals, keyboards, Game Boy
Dennis has started a band called, Fucking Werewolf Asso.
Simon's new band goes by the name Trasig.
George Orwell's Collection of Hidden Cameras
GO! With Fourteen O Lyrics
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we're soon to be taken back there
in time, body and spirit
always something watching
every motion monitored
Everything that we say
is soon to be recorded
sound detecting strings
we'll be the broken dreams of
everyone who's ever wanted liberation
charge your fucking cameras
charge your fucking flashes
Camera 10, camera 8
get him now before he runs away
camera 4, camera 5
zoom in closer now
Camera 10, camera 8
get him now before he runs away
camera 4, camera 5
zoom in closer now
The lyrics of GO! With Fourteen O's song George Orwell's Collection of Hidden Cameras express concern about the increasing surveillance and lack of privacy in society. The line "What the fuck is this, 1984 or what?" references George Orwell's novel 1984 which portrays a dystopian society where government surveillance is omnipresent. The lyricist suggests that we are being taken back to a time where our bodies and spirits are controlled by unseen forces - this time, however, the forces are technological rather than strictly institutional. The theme of constant watchfulness is further emphasized with the lines "always something watching/every motion monitored".
The second half of the song focuses on the idea that our every word and action is being recorded, and we are becoming puppets under the strings of those who control the cameras. The lyricist laments that those who have aspirations for liberation will have their dreams shattered as a result of this constant surveillance. The lines "charge your fucking cameras/charge your fucking flashes" can be interpreted as a call to arms for those who agree that we need to fight back against this invasion of privacy.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of maintaining privacy and individuality in a society where surveillance is becoming the norm. The lyrics serve as a warning against blindly accepting this and urge listeners to take action to protect their right to privacy.
Line by Line Meaning
What the fuck is this, 1984 or what?
The situation seems similar to that described in the book 1984 by George Orwell.
we're soon to be taken back there
We are likely to experience the oppressive, dystopian reality depicted in 1984.
in time, body and spirit
The oppression will affect us in every aspect of our being.
always something watching
Surveillance is omnipresent, and we cannot escape it.
every motion monitored
Our every action is under scrutiny and recorded for later examination.
Everything that we say
Our words are not our own and can be used against us.
is soon to be recorded
Our every word will be logged and available for scrutiny at any time.
we'll be the puppets hanging in
We will have no agency or control, and our actions will be dictated by those in power.
sound detecting strings
Surveillance technology can capture even the slightest sounds we make.
we'll be the broken dreams of
Our aspirations for liberation and freedom will be crushed.
everyone who's ever wanted liberation
Anyone who has ever desired freedom will be disappointed.
charge your fucking cameras
Those in power are urging others to ramp up surveillance efforts.
charge your fucking flashes
Ensure that surveillance technology is fully operational and ready to capture every moment.
Camera 10, camera 8
Specific cameras are being directed to capture particular individuals.
get him now before he runs away
The individuals being targeted are considered a threat and must be captured quickly.
camera 4, camera 5
Additional cameras are being brought into play to ensure that the capture is successful.
zoom in closer now
The surveillance technology will be used to capture images in greater detail to aid in identification and tracking.
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
high information noise
this band is forever
okniagvlisinrmsoil
i love them
Pablo Ignacio Gatica Jeria
Still listening for almost 12 years. I love them
pickled sausage
Best album ever
Valentine Motern
Best song
Reflects validity in Russia