PARADE
Garbage Lyrics
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Get it right
Get it right now
Get it right
Do it good
Get it right now (kaboom)
Get it right
Get it right
Oh let's bomb the factory
That makes all the wannabes
Let's burst all the bubbles
That brainwash the masses
As far as I can tell
It doesn't matter who you are
If you can believe there's something worth fighting for
The color of an eye
The glory of a sudden view
Baby in your arms
The smile he always shoots at you
Believing in nothing
Makes life so boring
So let's pray for something
To feel good in the morning
As far as I can tell
It doesn't matter who you are
If you can believe there's something worth fighting for
The color of an eye
The glory of a sudden view
Baby in your arms
The smile he always shoots at you
Kaboom
Get it right
Get it right now
Get it right
Do it good
Get it right now
Kaboom
Get it right
Get it right now
Do it good
Get it right now
Kaboom
Kaboom
Kaboom
Kaboom
Oh doctor
We're dying
There's no use in crying
So live for tomorrow
And do what you have to
As far as I can tell
It doesn't matter who you are
If you can believe there's something worth fighting for
The color of an eye
The glory of a sudden view
Baby in your arms
The smile he always shoots at you
Oh, let's pray (oh, let's pray)
For something (for something)
To fell good (to feel good)
In the morning
In the morning
In the morning (hang it up, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (take a life, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (hang it up, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (take a life, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (hang it up, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (take a life, do it good, get it right now)
In the morning (hang it up, do it good, get it right now)
The song "Parade" by Garbage is a call to action for people to take control of their lives and fight against conformity and mediocrity. The opening line, "kaboom, get it right, get it right now, get it right, do it good," sets the tone for the song and encourages listeners to take action. It then goes on to suggest that people should "bomb the factory that makes all the wannabes" and "burst all the bubbles that brainwash the masses," in other words, to reject the mainstream and find their own path.
The chorus repeats the idea that it doesn't matter who you are, as long as you believe in something worth fighting for. It identifies those things as simple moments of beauty and happiness, like the color of an eye or the smile of a loved one. The song encourages listeners to believe in something, as "believing in nothing makes life so boring."
The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the present moment, suggesting that people should not waste time crying over what's past, but rather "live for tomorrow and do what you have to." The final repetition of the chorus is accompanied by the phrase "oh, let's pray for something to feel good in the morning." This line encapsulates the message of the whole song, that people should strive for something more and find their own meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
kaboom
An explosion sound effect, possibly indicating the need for a sudden and dramatic change
Get it right
Make sure to do something correctly or as expected
Get it right now
Do something immediately and with a sense of urgency
Do it good
Perform a task well or with excellence
Oh let's bomb the factory
Metaphorically destroy the system that perpetuates an unhealthy, conformist culture
That makes all the wannabes
The factory is responsible for producing people who try to fit into a society's norm, rather than being themselves
Let's burst all the bubbles
Challenge and destroy false realities created by society
That brainwash the masses
The population has been manipulated and conditioned to conform to society's standards
As far as I can tell
From what I understand or have observed
It doesn't matter who you are
Everyone has the potential to make a difference and fight for something important
If you can believe there's something worth fighting for
Having faith in a cause or goal that is worth fighting for can motivate people to take action
The color of an eye
A small detail that can make someone unique and special
The glory of a sudden view
The beauty and grandeur of nature that can inspire someone to appreciate life
Baby in your arms
The love and connection between two people, or the family bond
The smile he always shoots at you
Happiness and joy that can come from another person
Believing in nothing
Having a lack of faith or motivation in anything
Makes life so boring
Without passion or purpose, life can feel dull and unfulfilling
So let's pray for something
Expressing the desire or hope for something meaningful to work towards
To feel good in the morning
Finding something that brings happiness or fulfillment on a regular basis and starting each day positively
Oh doctor we're dying
A plea for help, as if someone is on their deathbed and needs assistance
There's no use in crying
Crying won't solve a problem or fix a situation, action needs to be taken instead
So live for tomorrow
Focus on the future and making positive changes for oneself
And do what you have to
Take necessary action towards one's goals and desires
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan David Vig, Steve W. Marker, Shirley Ann Manson, Douglas Elwin Erickson
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