Genre Casting
Lo-tel Lyrics

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What is this shocking teenager madness
It's this week's stunning new sensation
Well groomed young men in matching tracksuits
Well groomed young men pretend to care so that they can

Sing
This
Chorus

These fine young men do it with feeling
Not some production line assembly
Of all the things you mind less threatening

Well groomed young men pretend to care so that they can

Sing
This
Chorus

Genre Casting Agency
Demograph
Market Share

Cast a young girl's fantasy percentage
Asset risk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lo-tel's song Genre Casting seemingly critique the trend in the music industry of manufacturing and promoting certain types of artists for commercial success rather than for their musical talent or authenticity. The opening lines of the song ask what is this madness of promoting shocking teenagers who are this week's new sensation. The following lines refer to the well-groomed young men in matching tracksuits who are presented to the public as caring musicians. But the lyrics imply that this is all just an act, and the only reason these young men pretend to care is so they can sing the catchy chorus that will sell records.

The chorus itself is meant to represent the product these young men are being packaged and sold as. The lyrics claim that they sing and perform with feeling and are not just a "production line assembly" of cookie-cutter artists. However, the irony is that the song itself mocks the commercialization of artists and how they are put together and sold as a brand. The chorus is catchy but almost generic, much like the music produced by these types of musicians that the song is criticizing.

Overall, Genre Casting is a commentary on how the music industry is more focused on demographics and market share than the actual music being created. It takes aim at the way young artists are packaged and branded to appeal to a certain audience, rather than being allowed to grow and develop their own unique sound.

Line by Line Meaning

What is this shocking teenager madness
Lo-tel wonders what's up with the current trend among teenagers that astonishes him.

It's this week's stunning new sensation
Lo-tel remarks that the phenomenon is recent and breathtaking.

Well groomed young men in matching tracksuits
Lo-tel describes a group of neatly dressed and coordinated young men who look similar to each other.

Well groomed young men pretend to care so that they can
Lo-tel suspects that these young men are only acting like they are concerned about something for their own agenda.

These fine young men do it with feeling
Lo-tel acknowledges that these young men are able to convey their performance with genuine emotion.

Not some production line assembly
Lo-tel emphasizes that the young men's presentation is not an impersonal manufactured product.

Of all the things you mind less threatening
Lo-tel suggests that this type of entertainment is probably less intimidating than other things.

Genre Casting Agency
Lo-tel mentions the name of the organization responsible for the business of categorizing artists into specific genres.

Demograph
Lo-tel refers to the specific group of people for whom the young men's performance is intended to appeal and target.

Market Share
Lo-tel notes the percentage of the particular audience's interest in this entertainment compared to other options available to them.

Cast a young girl's fantasy percentage
Lo-tel suggests that the performance might fulfill a young girl's dream or wish and the likelihood of that possibility.

Asset risk
Lo-tel hints that the young men's presentation can also pose a potential danger or disadvantage to the company's investment.

Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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