Troubleshooting
Gina Été Lyrics


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So I got a brand new printer
And installed it on top of my desk
Warranty′s over, it chokes on a copy
So I grab the manual's chapter about

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
It doesn′t do what it needs to do
It's overrated
There's something wrong though there′s nothing wrong
Seven wonders
Here′s what you can do, what you should do

And then I had that brand new laptop
It was all fruity and covered in apples and gold
But just three years later, it couldn't stand High Sierra
So I called the helpline and begged them about

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
It doesn′t do what it needs to do
It's overrated
There′s something wrong though there's nothing wrong
Seven wonders
Here′s what you can do, what you should do

You and your superego
You don't know what you're doing
To us and our world
Setting the expiration dates
You and your superego

And then I got a brand new smart phone
With a screen as fucking big as my entire face
But the very same day I let it splinter on the pavement
So I ran to the retail shop and begged them about

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
It doesn′t do what it needs to do
It′s overrated
There's something wrong though there′s nothing wrong
Seven wonders
Here's what you should do, what you could do, what you should do




Buy a new one
Just buy a new one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Troubleshooting" by Gina Été describe the frustration and disappointment that comes with technology not working as expected. The song talks about the experience of getting a brand new printer, laptop, and smartphone, and how soon after purchasing them, they stop working properly. The artist's use of technology is not the problem, but rather the inadequacy of the tech to perform the desired actions. The verse "There's something wrong, though there's nothing wrong" speaks to the difficulty of diagnosing and fixing the issue.


The chorus repetition of "troubleshooting" emphasizes the idea that this is a common issue many people face when using technology. The artist seems to criticize the companies behind the technology for setting expiration dates on products and promoting the idea of buying new ones instead of fixing or upgrading them. The verse "You and your superego, setting the expiration dates" suggests that companies are intentionally creating products to fail and push consumers to buy new ones.


Overall, "Troubleshooting" can be seen as a commentary on society's dependence on technology and the frustrating experience of dealing with faulty products.



Line by Line Meaning

So I got a brand new printer
I recently acquired a new printer


And installed it on top of my desk
I placed the printer on my desk


Warranty′s over, it chokes on a copy
The warranty has expired, and the printer has trouble making copies


So I grab the manual's chapter about Troubleshooting
I read the Troubleshooting section of the manual


It doesn′t do what it needs to do
The printer is not functioning correctly


It's overrated
Troubleshooting is not as effective as advertised


There's something wrong though there′s nothing wrong
There appears to be no actual problem with the printer


Seven wonders
There are several things that could be causing the issue


Here′s what you can do, what you should do
Here are some possible solutions that may be helpful


And then I had that brand new laptop
I also purchased a new laptop


It was all fruity and covered in apples and gold
The laptop was a Macintosh and had a gold color scheme


But just three years later, it couldn't stand High Sierra
The laptop was unable to handle the High Sierra operating system after three years


So I called the helpline and begged them about Troubleshooting
I contacted technical support and asked about troubleshooting options


You and your superego
A criticism directed at the companies that make these devices


You don't know what you're doing
The companies are not properly addressing users’ needs


To us and our world
These companies are having a negative impact on society


Setting the expiration dates
The companies are designing products with planned obsolescence


And then I got a brand new smart phone
I also purchased a new smartphone


With a screen as fucking big as my entire face
The phone has an extremely large screen


But the very same day I let it splinter on the pavement
Unfortunately, I dropped the phone and shattered the screen on the same day


So I ran to the retail shop and begged them about Troubleshooting
I went to the store where I bought the phone and asked for troubleshooting assistance


Here's what you should do, what you could do, what you should do
Here is advice to buy a new phone rather than attempt to repair the broken one


Buy a new one
The most straightforward and profitable solution for the company is for users to purchase a new device




Writer(s): Gina Corti

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Comments from YouTube:

@nyfa_music

Ein Meisterwerk!! Wir brauchen mehr solche Songs... Diese Worte müssen eifach gesagt werden...

@GINAETE

oh danke

@leoleu6974

Ein berührender und doch wunderschöner Song!

@g.ornella9048

Great great great video ! Strong & beautiful ! Amazing music!
Heart touching !

@GINAETE

thanks a lot Ornella!

@julieandmeofficial

Wow, ich liebe die Sounds und die Thematik des Textes so ausdrucksstark in so abstrakte Weise zu spiegeln, ist nicht nur Kunst, sondern extremes menschliches Feingefühl für das sichtbar und zugänglich machen von massiven gesellschaftlichen Missständen.

@GINAETE

danke dir - ich kann das nur an Jelena weitergeben!

@ravindranpa7517

WOW. What a creative and artistic vdo and heart touching music.

@arathypathmanathan1025

Amazing💥

@flupkemusic

very very very nice !!!

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