Black Hole
Girls Against Boys (GVSB) Lyrics
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The life's too sweet to eat like candy.
Drain is now king.
King with a sampler.
Hook me up.
Eat like candy.
Shut the freak up and dance.
I'm only on this ride.
To see if I'm lucky.
Hook yourself inside.
One way only to ride.
American black hole.
Go be a movie.
Your stars are all in line.
Go be a movie.
After all this...
After all this time.
In the realm of the value neutrals,
Out here puffin' crazy lies to infinity.
American black hole.
The life's too good to eat like candy,
And I want more than you can give me.
The opening line “American black hole” is a metaphor for a culture that is slowly losing its meaning and becoming hollow, absorbing everything without giving anything back. The line “The life’s too sweet to eat like candy” further emphasizes this idea, with candy symbolizing the easy pleasure that is quickly consumed and just as quickly forgotten. The following lines “Drain is now king, king with a sampler” can be interpreted as a commentary on how the media and entertainment industries are taking over our lives, shaping our opinions, and influencing our decisions.
The verses are written in a conversational tone, with the singer addressing someone directly, saying “Hook me up”, “Shut the freak up and dance”, and “I’m only on this ride, I’m only in your eyes”. These lines suggest a sense of alienation, of feeling like a small part of a bigger machine while trying to find some form of personal connection. The lines “One way only to ride” and “After all this time” suggest a sense of inevitability, of being trapped in a system that you cannot change or escape.
The bridge is a departure from the rest of the song, with the lines “In the realm of the value neutrals, out here puffin’ crazy lies to infinity” reflecting a sense of disillusionment and a rejection of societal norms. The final lines, “American black hole, the life’s too good to eat like candy, and I want more than you can give me” can be interpreted as the singer’s desire for something more substantial and meaningful, rather than the superficial pleasures that are being offered.
Line by Line Meaning
American black hole.
The singer refers to American society as a black hole, an entity that swallows everything and from which nothing escapes.
The life's too sweet to eat like candy.
The singer believes that life is not to be taken for granted and should not be easily consumed like candy.
Drain is now king.
The metaphorical power of draining and consuming things has become more prevalent and influential than ever before.
King with a sampler.
The powerful entity is able to sample and extract whatever it wants, whenever it wants.
Hook me up.
The artist is requesting for the powerful entity to provide them with whatever they desire.
Eat like candy.
The singer refers back to the idea that life should not be carelessly consumed like candy.
Shut the freak up and dance.
The powerful entity demands that people stop complaining and just go along with whatever it wants them to do.
I'm only on this ride.
The artist acknowledges that they are only a small part of this large societal movement.
I'm only in your eyes
To see if I'm lucky.
The artist is only visible to the powerful entity in hopes of being given opportunities and privileges, due to sheer luck.
Hook yourself inside.
One way only to ride.
The artist advises others to join the movement, even though there is only one inevitable outcome.
American black hole.
The singer repeats the idea that America is a consuming and all-consuming entity, similar to a black hole.
Go be a movie.
Your stars are all in line.
The artist urges others to pursue a life that mimics the simplicity and perfection of a movie, since their fate has been predetermined by the powerful entity.
Go be a movie.
After all this...
After all this time.
The singer encourages others to embrace this lifestyle, despite all the time that has passed and all the changes that have occurred.
In the realm of the value neutrals,
Out here puffin' crazy lies to infinity.
The singer remarks on the irony of living in a society that claims to value neutrality, while simultaneously promoting extreme and baseless beliefs.
American black hole.
The life's too good to eat like candy,
And I want more than you can give me.
The singer reiterates that America is all-consuming, but acknowledges that they desire more from life than what the society can offer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN SEFCHICK, SHARKY LAGUANA
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