Reality
Lunatics Without Skateboards Inc. Lyrics
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No food to eat, they're so afraid
There country is ruled by dictature
Scared to loose there power, that's for sure
No sign of happiness, no sign of peace
No sign of any joy
War is ruling their life's you see
Starving people are everywhere, begging for food and help
Dead bodies lying on the ground, children are alone
What madness are they living in, it all seems like hell
Is there no way to help them out, can't there anything be done
But what am I bothering about, there is no problem for me
When I don't want to see this mess, I just switch off the T.V.
I take a beer and a good book, read it and get drunk
Passing a mirror don't like my looks, oh there is a pimple on my nose, that's fuck
I can't do that man, I can't do that, it's not only their problem
I can't leave them there like shit, I want to help them out
I can't stick my head in the ground any longer until someone chops it off
With power we can help, make ourselves strong
Show them our believes, that what happens there is wrong
Let's try to make a better world, a better place for them
With peace in our minds, show them that when
You help each other out, don't fuck each other up
You can live in peace, no fear will come up
Listen to another, don't shoot right away
Because when you do that, you really are insane
No sign of happiness, no sign of peace
No sign of any joy
War is ruling their life's you see
They are like living toys
The lyrics to "Reality" by Lunatics Without Skateboards Inc. describe the harsh reality of living in a country struggling with war and dictatorship. The lyrics vividly depict the struggles of the people who live in this country- the lack of food, rampant fear, and absence of any signs of happiness, peace or joy. The government that rules this country is a dictatorship, and the people in charge are so fearful of losing their power that they let their civilians suffer.
The singer of the song recognizes the horrors that these people are facing, but also acknowledges their own privilege. They recognize that they have the power to help these people, but they struggle with this responsibility- the temptation to just switch off the T.V. and forget about the situation. However, they ultimately conclude that they cannot simply ignore the suffering of others- they need to take action and use their power to show these people that there is a better way to live.
Overall, "Reality" is a powerful song that emphasizes the importance of compassion and taking action. It clearly condemns war, dictatorship, and the mistreatment of others. The song's lyrics call for listeners to help those in need and strive towards a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
They live in a country of war and hate
Their country is constantly in conflict and full of negativity
No food to eat, they're so afraid
Many people are malnourished and scared for their survival
Their country is ruled by dictature
They are under the control of a dictator who has no regard for their well-being
Scared to loose there power, that's for sure
The dictator is afraid of losing their power and will do anything to maintain it
No sign of happiness, no sign of peace
The people are devoid of any happiness or contentment
No sign of any joy
They have no positive experiences or emotions
War is ruling their life's you see
Their lives are consumed by conflict and violence
They are like living toys
Their lives have no value or significance to those in power
Starving people are everywhere, begging for food and help
There are many individuals who are desperately hungry and in need of assistance
Dead bodies lying on the ground, children are alone
Death is rampant and children are left without families to care for them
What madness are they living in, it all seems like hell
Their situation is so dire and painful that it seems like an actual hell
Is there no way to help them out, can't there anything be done
A plea for assistance and solutions to alleviate this suffering
But what am I bothering about, there is no problem for me
The singer realizes that they have no real problems compared to those in the war-torn country
When I don't want to see this mess, I just switch off the T.V.
The singer acknowledges their tendency to ignore the pain and suffering of others by simply changing the channel
I take a beer and a good book, read it and get drunk
The singer avoids confronting the reality of the situation by consuming alcohol and entertainment
Passing a mirror don't like my looks, oh there is a pimple on my nose, that's fuck
The artist is preoccupied with insignificant problems and complaints
I can't do that man, I can't do that, it's not only their problem
The artist realizes that they cannot ignore the issue and that it is not only the problem of those affected
I can't leave them there like shit, I want to help them out
The singer feels obligated to assist those suffering in the war-torn country
I can't stick my head in the ground any longer until someone chops it off
The singer is determined to face the harsh reality of the situation and not ignore it any longer, even if it may lead to harm
With power we can help, make ourselves strong
By using their influence and resources, they can aid in solving the issue
Show them our believes, that what happens there is wrong
Convey the message that the current situation is not justified nor acceptable
Let's try to make a better world, a better place for them
Work towards improving the living conditions and opportunities for those affected
With peace in our minds, show them that when
Model peaceful behavior and interactions to convey that it can be achieved
You help each other out, don't fuck each other up
Cooperate and support one another instead of causing harm and destruction
You can live in peace, no fear will come up
By establishing a harmonious and peaceful environment, anxiety and terror will not be prevalent
Listen to another, don't shoot right away
Hear the perspectives of others and do not resort to violence as a solution
Because when you do that, you really are insane
Utilizing violence as a solution to problems is irrational and ludicrous
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.