Material Desires
Get the Most Lyrics

The song Material Desires by Get the Most seems to be an introspective and critical examination of society's obsession with materialistic values. The first line “The material desires on which we rely” sets the theme for the song by introducing the idea that we as human beings have an inherent need for materialistic things. The next line “Their hollow worth we hold so high” indicates that despite being aware that these materialistic things hold little value in the grand scheme of things, we still prioritize them over everything else.

The pressure to conceal our flaws mentioned in the third line speaks to how we are conditioned to project a certain image to society, and any deviation from this image is frowned upon. This pressure to conform to societal norms and display a certain image results in a constant battle with ourselves, something the phrase “We fight a war against the odds” conveys. The chorus brings this critique of superficiality and falsehood to a climax with the line “You’re just a slave to the trends, a phony image dictates your friends,” indicating that our need for validation from society’s shallow standards has left us as nothing but hollow husks.

The next line "The social status in which you claim is pathetic, you're one in the same" reiterates the chorus's criticism of society's preoccupation with status and materialism by labelling it pathetic. The line that ties the lyrics together and sums up its meaning is "I want to know you and what's inside, let's be fucking real," which urges us to be authentic and real to ourselves and to others, putting human connection and relationships above materialistic pursuits.