NOW
Meat Beat Manifesto Lyrics


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NOW!
Turn Up, Tune In, Freak Out
This is a game
The name of the game
Rock N' Roll, night and day
The Lord was frozen alive
and his presence
fell through the sky
It fell through the sky, and
Now! Please remember
Always to cover your eyes
Always to cover your mouth
Always to cover your ears
In case the word of the lord
should cause and effect




It's Razzamatazz is final
Shame!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meat Beat Manifesto's song "Now" are a cryptic and enigmatic representation of the human experience, suggesting that life is a game that we are all playing, whether we are aware of it or not. The opening lines, "Turn Up, Tune In, Freak Out," suggest that we should embrace life to the fullest and let go of our inhibitions, as if we are attending a rock concert. The next line states, "This is a game, the name of the game," which speaks to the idea that life is a complex puzzle, and its meaning is often hidden from us.


The Lord referred to in the song doesn't necessarily refer to a deity or religious figure, but rather to a sense of divine self-awareness or enlightenment. The line, "The Lord was frozen alive," suggests that this state of being can be difficult to attain, and it is often fleeting. The following line, "and his presence fell through the sky," suggests that this enlightenment is something that can be experienced by all, no matter where we are or what we are doing.


The final lines, "Now! Please remember, always to cover your eyes, always to cover your mouth, always to cover your ears, in case the word of the lord should cause and effect, it's Razzamatazz is final, Shame!" suggest that we should be cautious of the things we say and do, as they can have significant consequences. "Razzamatazz" is a term that refers to flamboyant, showy behavior or language, so this line may be a warning to avoid empty talk or actions that lack substance.


Line by Line Meaning

NOW!
Emphasizing the urgency of the current moment.


Turn Up, Tune In, Freak Out
Encouraging the listener to fully immerse themselves in the experience.


This is a game
Speaking to the idea that life is a series of experiences and challenges to be navigated.


The name of the game
Reiterating that life is a game to be played and mastered.


Rock N' Roll, night and day
Advocating for a lifestyle of fun and excitement.


The Lord was frozen alive
Reference to a deeper spiritual idea or questioning the role of established religion.


and his presence
Continuing the discussion of spirituality and the concept of an intangible divine force.


fell through the sky
Describing a supernatural event or the arrival of an important idea or revelation.


It fell through the sky, and
Clarifying that the arrival of the divine was a definitive event.


Now! Please remember
Bringing the listener back to the present moment and introducing a message of caution.


Always to cover your eyes
Advising the listener to be mindful of what they see.


Always to cover your mouth
Advising the listener to be mindful of what they say.


Always to cover your ears
Advising the listener to be mindful of what they hear.


In case the word of the lord
Suggesting that spiritual revelations should be approached with caution to avoid negative consequences.


should cause and effect
Implying that actions have consequences, especially when presented with new knowledge.


It's Razzamatazz is final
Referencing the idea that superficiality and entertainment can be all-encompassing.


Shame!
A final warning or call to action, encouraging the listener to heed the advice given.




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