Parade
Garbage Lyrics


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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
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)

Overall Meaning

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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@dextercampbell796

This song was a childhood favorite of mine. I first heard it on a PlayStation 2 game called ATV off-road fury 2! This still remains one of my absolute favorite songs of all time! Thank you for making my gaming experience, and now my adult experience freakin awesome 💜

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I always played that game. That's why I'm here haha

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Same! That game brought Garbage back into my life. This song is their greatest in my opinion. It's Beautiful.

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I was wondering where I heard this before!! Just had a great flashback thank you for this comment

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