Yeah Right
Human Television Lyrics
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He's not famous, he drives an old car
Yet he goes through tolls like a movie star
Laundry, bills, online banking, stereo
Yeah right, yeah right, yeah, it all just went to show
96 tears in the year 10,000 to one
I was born to be the son but the son of a gun Latent force forced me into all different positions
What are you doing over the next few weekends
And I wonder what I'll wonder where I wander to next
Get you off my mind under these contexts
Not that I would even want to, but its kind of a line
You know, how I don't know what I wanted tonight
The lyrics to Human Television's song "Yeah Right" seem to touch on a struggle between reality and perception. The singer introduces a character who is not famous but appears to live a life of luxury, driving an old car yet going through tolls like a movie star. The singer mentions mundane tasks such as laundry, bills, online banking, and stereo, implying that these are things that the presumed "movie star" might not worry about. The phrase "yeah right" is repeated throughout the song, as if to suggest that the singer is skeptical of this person's facade.
The lyrics then shift into a more abstract realm, with the lines "96 tears in the year 10,000 to one / I was born to be the son but the son of a gun / Latent force forced me into all different positions." The use of numbers and wordplay creates a sense of disorientation and confusion. The singer then asks the listener what their plans are for the next few weekends, as if searching for a sense of grounding. The song ends with a declaration of uncertainty - the singer wonders where they will wander next and expresses a desire to get someone off their mind, but also acknowledges that they do not know what they want.
Overall, the lyrics to "Yeah Right" seem to explore themes of truth, perception, and identity. The repetition of "yeah right" suggests a skepticism towards people's public personas, while the more abstract sections of the song convey a sense of confusion and searching. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that even when we think we know what we want, we can still feel lost and uncertain in our own identities.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you what
Listen up, I have something to say
He's not famous, he drives an old car
The person in question is not a celebrity and drives a run-down car
Yet he goes through tolls like a movie star
Despite the car, he cruises through tolls like he's a VIP
Laundry, bills, online banking, stereo
Everyday activities such as laundry, paying bills, and listening to music
Yeah right, yeah right, yeah, it all just went to show
Sarcastically, all of these things are so exciting and meaningful
96 tears in the year 10,000 to one
The odds are against us, but there's still a chance for tears
I was born to be the son but the son of a gun
I was destined to succeed, but obstacles keep getting in my way
Latent force forced me into all different positions
An internal power is driving me in various directions
What are you doing over the next few weekends
Do you have any plans coming up?
And I wonder what I'll wonder where I wander to next
Uncertainty about where I'll go next and what I'll find
Get you off my mind under these contexts
Trying to stop thinking about someone in certain situations
Not that I would even want to, but its kind of a line
I don't really want to forget about you, but I have to
You know, how I don't know what I wanted tonight
I'm not sure what I want out of this evening
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.