Albert - Drums & Lead Vocals
Ken - Guitar & Vocals
Doug - Bass & Vocals
Best Behavior
Hellnation Lyrics
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How sick can you get?
So never mind what goes on
When this is a country at war
This is war buy some more
Get in the way and you'll next
Has everyone bought into this?
Just how mindless can it get
Just head to the mall
This is war buy some more
The song "Best Behavior" by Hellnation is a commentary on the mentality and actions of individuals during times of war. The lyrics suggest that people are blindly following a patriotic duty to consume and buy more, without considering the consequences of their actions. The line "How sick can you get?" highlights the idea that a desire for consumerism and material goods has taken over, causing people to become sickeningly obsessed with buying and consuming.
The chorus encourages individuals to "buy some more" and continues to emphasize the importance of consumption. The lyrics highlight the fact that wars often benefit certain industries, such as the flag-making industry, which sees sales and profits skyrocket during times of war. In essence, the song argues that during times of war, people are too quick to jump on the patriotic bandwagon and become mindless consumers, disregarding the true cost of war.
Overall, "Best Behavior" is a powerful commentary on the dangerous consequences of blindly following a patriotic duty to consume during times of war. It warns against the importance of critical thinking and urges individuals to consider the true cost of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Consume, your patriotic duty
It is your obligation to buy and consume merchandise to show patriotism
How sick can you get?
This level of consumerism is nauseating
So never mind what goes on
Don't bother with the realities of war and its human toll
When this is a country at war
The nation is engaged in warfare
This is war buy some more
The solution to war is to purchase more goods
Get in the way and you'll next
If you oppose or obstruct this consumerism, you may be targeted next
Has everyone bought into this?
Is everyone mindlessly participating in this consumerist patriotism?
Just how mindless can it get
The consumerist frenzy is becoming increasingly thoughtless
Sales and flags up 1000%
The demand for merchandise and patriotic symbols has skyrocketed
Just head to the mall
The mall is the primary location for this consumerist fervor
This is war buy some more
Consumption is seen as a solution to the problem of war
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Román G-R
Amazing music! :D
Anna Black
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