The Future Is X-Rated
Matthew Good Lyrics

There's holes up in the sky
The sky is polluted or damaged, evidenced by the presence of holes in it.

The devil punched down to the monkeys
The Earth has been taken over by evil forces, represented by the devil, who have oppressed or manipulated humans to act like monkeys, i.e. unintelligent and primal.

And now they've got drive through
The state of humanity is such that convenience has overtaken quality and care, as evidenced by the prevalence of drive-through services.

And a video store where there used to be real live actors
The entertainment industry has transitioned from traditional, human-led productions to digitized content, with a reliance on video stores over in-person shows or movies.

Used to ride around here Up on my high horse
The artist boasts of an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority, represented by the imagery of a person riding a high horse.

With all the other good little butcher boys
The singer was surrounded by others who acted in a similar, violent or destructive way, characterized by the metaphor of butcher boys.

A plagiarist of course
The singer admits to having copied or stolen ideas or information from others, indicating a lack of originality or creativity.

So roll over sweet thing
The artist calls out to someone, likely a lover or partner, to loosen up or let go of inhibitions.

Like a nuclear reprisal inbound from outer space
The intensity of emotions or actions associated with the situation is comparable to a catastrophic, destructive event, such as a nuclear attack from unknown sources.

There's a comparison here I'm trying to swing
The artist acknowledges that there is a metaphor or parallel being made but struggles to articulate or convey it clearly.

God damn it's deafening!
The noise, activity or general state of things is overwhelming and disorienting, expressed with an expletive.

Wish you shut up about everything
The artist desires for others to stop talking or complaining incessantly about their problems or opinions.

The future x-rated
The singer predicts or views the future as filled with vulgar, obscene or unsettling content or scenarios, evoking an 'X-rated' rating.

No one's seen your son in days
It has been a significant period since anyone has checked in on or spent time with the person being addressed.

And things just keep getting weirder and weirder
The state of the world or situation continues to spiral into strangeness or unpredictability, with no sign of improving.

And now Christmas is for shopping
Even holidays with traditional or religious roots have become commercialized, with emphasis on spending money on gifts or consumer goods.

And the shopping god is everything
The act of buying or consuming has become the central focus of society, giving it divine or religious status.

So roll over and lose it!
The singer demands that the person relax and let go of their inhibitions or fears, even if it leads to chaos or disarray.

'Cause power's just another one of those things baby
The concept or pursuit of power is just another fleeting, meaningless aspect of life that ultimately holds no value or worth.

It's pointless if you ain't gonna use it
Having power or control is only valuable if it is exercised or put into action for a specific purpose.

Used to ride around here on my high, high horse
The artist repeats a previous line to reinforce the idea of their former arrogance or self-importance.

The future is x-rated
The artist reiterates their pessimistic or despairing view of the future.

The future is x-rated
Reiteration of the previous line.

The future is x-rated
Reiteration of the previous line.

The future is x-rated
Final repetition and confirmation of the singer's perception of the future.