After the breakup, Matthew Good continued to release music as a solo artist.
The Future Is X-Rated
Matthew Good Band Lyrics
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The devil punched down to the monkeys
And now they've got drive through
And a video store where there used to be real live actors
Used to ride around here
Up on my high horse
With all the other good little butcher boys
A plagiarist of course
Like a nuclear reprisal inbound from outer space
There's a comparison here I'm trying to swing
God damn it's deafening!
Wish you shut up about everything
The future x-rated
There's holes up in the sky
No one's seen your son in days
And things just keep getting weirder and weirder
And now christmas is for shopping
And the shopping god is everything
So roll over and lose it!
Cuz power's just another one of those things baby
It's pointless if you ain't gonna use it
God damn it's deafening
Wish you shut up about everything!
The future is x-rated
Used to ride around here on my high, high horse
God damn it's deafening
Wish you would shut up, shut up, shut up
The future is x-rated
The future is x-rated
The future is x-rated
The future is x-rated
In "The Future is X-Rated", Matthew Good Band uses a metaphor of holes in the sky to highlight the deterioration of modern society. These holes symbolize the destruction we have caused to the environment through greed and advancements in technology. The devil "punched down to the monkeys", suggesting that we have allowed our primal and impulsive side to consume us, leading to a world that is driven by convenience and consumerism. This can be seen through references to drive-thrus and video stores, which have replaced personal interaction and human connection.
The line "Used to ride around here, up on my high horse" speaks about how people, particularly those in positions of power, are often blinded by their own inflated sense of importance. The reference to "good little butcher boys" speaks about how society itself is complicit in the destruction we see around us, as we all contribute to the cycle of consumerism that fuels our economy. The line "a plagiarist of course" could be interpreted as a commentary on how even our ideas and values are not our own, but rather stolen and manipulated by those in power.
The chorus is a cry of frustration and bewilderment about the state of the world. The phrase "God damn it's deafening" could refer to the overwhelming noise of consumer culture and the deafening silence of those in power who could make a change. The line "wish you shut up about everything" may refer to the inaction and indifference of the general public, who choose to remain ignorant or apathetic towards the issues surrounding them. Overall, "The Future is X-Rated" is a powerful commentary on the state of modern civilization and the dark path we are currently headed down.
Line by Line Meaning
There's holes up in the sky
There is something wrong with the world and it needs to be fixed.
The devil punched down to the monkeys
Bad things are happening and the innocent are being affected.
And now they've got drive through
Things are changing, and not always for the better.
And a video store where there used to be real live actors
Traditional values and practices are being replaced by technological advancements.
Used to ride around here Up on my high horse
I used to be arrogant and self-centered.
With all the other good little butcher boys
I used to hang out with people who were cruel and unforgiving.
A plagiarist of course
I used to steal ideas from others because I lacked originality.
So roll over sweet thing Like a nuclear reprisal inbound from outer space
Change is coming and it will be explosive and unstoppable.
There's a comparison here I'm trying to swing
I'm trying to connect two different ideas to make a point.
God damn it's deafening!
The situation is overwhelming.
Wish you shut up about everything
I wish people would stop complaining and take action to fix things.
The future x-rated
The future is uncertain and potentially dangerous.
No one's seen your son in days
People are losing touch with personal connections and relationships.
And things just keep getting weirder and weirder
The world is becoming increasingly confusing and unpredictable.
And now christmas is for shopping
The holiday season has been commercialized and lost its true meaning.
And the shopping god is everything
Materialism has taken over people's lives and become their main focus.
So roll over and lose it!
Give up your old ways and embrace change.
Cuz power's just another one of those things baby
Having power alone is meaningless if you don't use it to make a positive change.
It's pointless if you ain't gonna use it
If you don't use your power for good, it's just a waste.
Wish you shut up, shut up, shut up
Stop complaining and take action to make things better.
The future is x-rated
The future is uncertain and potentially dangerous.
Used to ride around here on my high, high horse
I used to be arrogant and selfish.
The future is x-rated
The future is uncertain and potentially dangerous.
The future is x-rated
The future is uncertain and potentially dangerous.
The future is x-rated
The future is uncertain and potentially dangerous.
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