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Kasabian Lyrics

John was a scientist, he was hooked on LSD
The singer John was a scientist who had a fascination for LSD and its potential effects on the mind.

Interested in mind control and how the monkey held the key
John wanted to explore the possibility of mind control and believed that monkeys were the key to unlocking this ability.

Said that all life is experiments somebody's planning for the heir
John subscribed to the idea that life is a grand experiment and someone is orchestrating it for their own benefit.

It's for the unexpected citizens who hallucinate in fear. Sing that.
This grand experiment is targeted towards those who are unsuspecting and vulnerable, causing them to experience fear and hallucinations. The singer then encourages the listener to sing about this revelation.

Chew the backbone, A solar system, these clever convicts
The phrase 'chew the backbone' is a metaphor for persevering through challenges to achieve a goal. The singer then goes on to suggest that the people who have achieved great things are like a solar system, with each part playing a crucial role. These individuals are also referred to as 'clever convicts', implying they have broken free from societal norms and expectations to reach their potential.

In union station, with a package in his hand
The scene now switches to a different story, where someone is in a train station with a package in their hand.

Tied to the suspect, he chanced him where he stand
A suspect is caught and restrained by someone in the train station, with the implication that they were attempting to escape with the package.

And I don't think you realize he's coming for your neck
The singer now breaks the fourth wall and warns the listener that the person who captured the suspect is coming for them next.

And the sound is breaking all around, he's keeping lives in check
The person who captured the suspect is now causing chaos and disruption in the area, but paradoxically is also maintaining order by preventing the suspect from escaping.

Making his getaway threw a punched out mirror
The suspect then escapes by smashing through a mirror.

He blend into the crowd, hear the system scream
The suspect goes unnoticed by blending into a crowded area, causing chaos and disarray within the system.

And all those spies that strikes your head, Are clinging to their guns
The metaphor of 'spies' in this line refers to the concept of paranoia and people watching you, with each person clinging to their own defense mechanism (represented by the guns).

And if you smell those omens man, I think you better run
The singer once again breaks the fourth wall and warns the listener that if they sense any signs of danger or foreboding, they should run to safety.

Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts.
The song concludes with the repetition of the earlier mantra, highlighting the importance of persevering through challenges and breaking free from societal expectations to achieve greatness.