Where Would I Be Without IBM
Information Society Lyrics


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I could never care enough
To do what I had to do.
And now that I am scared enough,
It all comes back to you.
Communication's rarely open
For messages to get through.
I would speak; I'd be outspoken
If I could think of anything new.

Where would I be without my radio?
Where would I be without birth control?
Where would I be without fair-weather friends?
Where would I be -- without IBM?

You tell me what I should need.
Advice is your specialty.
But could I ever need enough
For you to set me free?
I'm afraid to make decisions,
That's where you come in.
In the case of chance collisions,
I look at you as my friend.

Where would I be without my PC?
Where would I be without MTV?
Where would I be without CNN?
Where would I be -- without IBM?

Where would I be without all my toys?
Where would I be without sampled noise?




Where would I be without seeing you again?
Where would I be -- without IBM?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Information Society's song "Where Would I Be Without IBM" explore the idea of the dependence of modern society on technology and how it can affect personal relationships. The first verse acknowledges the singer's lack of motivation and apathy towards responsibility, but also how fear and anxiety can lead to dependence on someone else. The lack of effective communication and creativity is highlighted, implying that technology may contribute to a lack of originality in ideas and expression.


The chorus of the song shifts focus to the question of where the singer would be without various technologies and companies that have become integrated into modern society - radio, birth control, fair-weather friends, PC, MTV, CNN, toys, sampled noise, and IBM. These questions imply a level of dependence on these things and the impact they have on the singer's life. The final verse, however, questions the necessity of advice and guidance from someone else, and how it can hinder the ability to make decisions and take responsibility.


Overall, the lyrics of "Where Would I Be Without IBM" serve as a commentary on the role of technology in society and personal relationships, and the potential for it to shape and influence individual lives and decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

I could never care enough
I never had enough motivation or interest to do something.


To do what I had to do.
To do what was needed or necessary.


And now that I am scared enough,
Now that I am afraid and feeling vulnerable.


It all comes back to you.
I rely on you to help me in difficult times.


Communication's rarely open
It is rare that we have open and honest conversations.


For messages to get through.
For messages to be transmitted effectively without any barriers.


I would speak; I'd be outspoken
I would be more vocal and expressive.


If I could think of anything new.
If I could come up with fresh and innovative ideas.


You tell me what I should need.
You advise or guide me on what I require or should want.


Advice is your specialty.
Providing guidance and counseling is your expertise.


But could I ever need enough
But will I ever have the capacity to require enough.


For you to set me free?
For you to grant me complete independence or freedom.


I'm afraid to make decisions,
I lack the confidence or courage to make choices.


That's where you come in.
That's where your help or support is needed.


In the case of chance collisions,
In unexpected or unplanned events or circumstances.


I look at you as my friend.
I perceive you as a companion or ally.


Where would I be without my radio?
How different would my life be without my radio?


Where would I be without birth control?
How would my life be impacted without the use of birth control?


Where would I be without fair-weather friends?
How would my life be without people who are only friends when circumstances are pleasant?


Where would I be -- without IBM?
How would my life be without International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?


Where would I be without my PC?
What would my life be like without my personal computer?


Where would I be without MTV?
How would my life differ without Music Television (MTV)?


Where would I be without CNN?
What would my life be if Cable News Network (CNN) didn't exist?


Where would I be without all my toys?
What if I didn't have all my possessions or gadgets?


Where would I be without sampled noise?
How would my life be without recorded sound material?


Where would I be without seeing you again?
What would my life be without ever seeing you again?


Where would I be -- without IBM?
How pivotal is IBMs role in my life?




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL ROBB

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Jorge Paniagua

Estou adorando esse álbum! Essa faixa é única, como também a canção Still here :)

christdragon

I love this song and this album so very much. I used to listen to this over and over again on my Sony boom box and CD walkman. This is the soundtrack to my generation, Generation X. Thank you.

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I remind, I put This song on the maximum volume on my car's sound... its so cool...

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I love it!!!!!!

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The Best Song of Peace and Love Inc. Album

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Love this track

SuperBoomshack

Best album of theirs

christdragon

Amen!

Bruno Gualberto

The sound of the crowd screaming at the end was from a show they did in Brazil, at Rock In Rio II, 1991.

Vavo Barbosa

Awesome

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