10
Matthew Good Lyrics

There's holes up in the sky
The world is in a state of disarray and chaos

The devil punched down to the monkeys
A reference to the theory of evolution, suggesting that humans have descended from primates

And now they've got drive through
Fast food and instant gratification have become a commonplace and society is losing its sense of patience

And a video store where there used to be real live actors
The entertainment industry is becoming more obsessed with technology and virtual experiences, instead of real human talent and creativity

Used to ride around here
The artist reminisces about a simpler time in their life

Up on my high horse
The singer used to feel superior to others and have high expectations of them, but has since lost that sense of arrogance

With all the other good little butcher boys
The singer was a conformist and followed societal expectations at the time

A plagiarist of course
The artist admits to having copied or imitated others

So roll over sweet thing
The artist is addressing a lover or romantic interest

Like a nuclear reprisal inbound from outer space
The artist compares the passionate intensity of the relationship to the destructive force of a nuclear missile

There's a comparison here that I'm trying to swing
The singer is using a metaphor but is struggling to articulate it properly

God damn, it's deafening
The noise and chaos of modern society is overwhelming

Wish you'd shut up about everything
The singer is frustrated with the constant chatter and noise around them

The future is x-rated
The singer believes that society is headed in a direction of greater immorality and indecency

No one's seen your son in days
A reference to the loss of family values and the deterioration of the nuclear family

And things just keep getting weirder and weirder
The bizarre and strange aspects of modern society continue to multiply

And now Christmas is for shopping
Consumerism has overtaken the true meaning and spirit of Christmas

And the shopping god is everything
Material possessions and the acquisition of wealth have become the top priority for many people

So roll over and lose it
The singer is encouraging someone to let go of their inhibitions and embrace their desires

'Cause power's just another one of those things, baby
The pursuit of power and influence is ultimately meaningless

It's pointless if you ain't gonna use it
If power is not utilized for a greater purpose, it is worthless

Okay, I have to take my coat off
The artist is likely preparing to engage in sexual activity

Oh baby, Ooh, oh, you want me to take my pants off?
The singer is engaging in sexual innuendo and flirting with their partner

You're a saucy little monkey boy
The artist is playfully teasing their partner in a sexual manner