things
Merrell Fankhauser & H.M.S. Bounty Lyrics


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(Verse One)
Everytime I pick up a paper or turn on the tube a news flash
another youth passed school ground's a bloodbath
Politicians caught in sex scames
Major sports figures in and out of rehabs
Holy war with Jews and Arabs
Recalls and cutbacks feature story go to those who gay bash
Bolemic and anorexic actors and actresses swappin' secrets on their freakiest fetishses
Pedophile predators on the interent
Numerous reports of preteen sex
30 second updates on side effects of modern medicine
Rap veteren turn convicted felon
Domestic violence rate excellin'
embezzlement the deficit negligence
More serial killings gang related death still in existence
Mosquitoes dead crows and the viruses that they're inflicted
with road rage incidents it's sickenin'

(Hook)
Talk about beautiful things a little bit
Talk about beautiful things a little bit
Talk about beautiful things a little bit
Talk about beautiful things a little bit

(Verse Two)
Jon Benet Ramsey chaos mayhem
Tragedy koslovo victims
Third world country casualties
Phen Phen and Herbalife may not reduce calories
Corporate downsizin' cut wages and salaries rich men catchin bodies get away on technicality
Collogen injection lypo suction plastic surgery
Organized crime bosses depicted as marytars
Child care slaying underage baby aborters
Authorities do search and seize without court orders
Unlawful acts caught on camcorders
Pollutents in the water
Suicide manslaughter father preforming incest on his daughters
Drug lords combatting over street corners
Hit and run arson prey on senior citizens
Gossip columinists feed off lies and who be living 'em
Note to commentator while you at the poduim
present us wit some healthy options

(repeat hook)

(Verse Three)
Media slogan we uphold negative promotion
to pigeon hole attention of the weak and the hopeless
Tellin' lies through vision thinking no one is decodin' it
few who do will get descredited for even noticin
No wonder generation X remains emotionless
misinformed then entertained on ignorance by hyppocrites
Circultaing seediness validated by leadership whoses primary motive is to make the public more obedient
Everybody plays the fool
Sometimes the main ingredient used in ploy confirming what was stated previous
But if the anchor realizes his position is a gift
he'd truly honor what his mission is..





(Repeat Hook)

Overall Meaning

The song "Things" by Merrell Fankhauser & H.M.S. Bounty is a critique of the media and its focus on negative news, which leaves people feeling hopeless and emotionless. The lyrics describe a laundry list of negative current events, from school shootings to political scandals to world tragedies. The second verse takes particular aim at the media's tendency to sensationalize the negative and to perpetuate misinformation. The chorus urges the media to talk about beautiful things, to give people a glimmer of hope and positivity.


The song strikes a chord in our current climate of 24-hour news cycles and social media overload. It challenges us to question the media we consume, and to seek out stories of hope and beauty amidst the chaos. The lyrics also call on journalists and media outlets to take responsibility for the impact they have on their audience and to consider the potential harm they may be doing by focusing solely on the negative.


Line by Line Meaning

Everytime I pick up a paper or turn on the tube a news flash
Every time I read a newspaper or turn on the television, there is breaking news


another youth passed school ground's a bloodbath
There has been another violent incident at a school resulting in the loss of young lives


Politicians caught in sex scames
Politicians have been exposed for engaging in sexual scandals


Major sports figures in and out of rehabs
Famous athletes are struggling with drug addiction and are being treated in rehabilitation centers


Holy war with Jews and Arabs
There is ongoing conflict between Jewish and Arab people, often fueled by religion


Recalls and cutbacks feature story go to those who gay bash
News stories about recalls and budget cuts are often overshadowed by coverage of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people


Bolemic and anorexic actors and actresses swappin' secrets on their freakiest fetishses
Famous actors and actresses with eating disorders are sharing details of their unusual sexual preferences


Pedophile predators on the interent
Pedophiles are using the internet to target and exploit children


Numerous reports of preteen sex
There are frequent reports of sexual activity among very young children


30 second updates on side effects of modern medicine
Newscasts frequently provide brief updates on the negative side effects of modern medication


Rap veteren turn convicted felon
A well-known rapper has been convicted of a serious crime and is now a felon


Domestic violence rate excellin'
The number of domestic violence incidents is increasing at an alarming rate


embezzlement the deficit negligence
Embezzlement of funds is contributing to the country's increasing deficit, which is being ignored or overlooked due to negligence


More serial killings gang related death still in existence
There are still many cases of serial killings and gang-related deaths occurring


Mosquitoes dead crows and the viruses that they're inflicted
Mosquitoes and dead crows are spreading harmful viruses


with road rage incidents it's sickenin'
The number of incidents of road rage is disturbing and unsettling


Talk about beautiful things a little bit
Let's take a moment to focus on positive and uplifting topics


Jon Benet Ramsey chaos mayhem
The tragic and unsolved murder of Jon Benet Ramsey has caused a great deal of chaos and confusion


Tragedy koslovo victims
The victims of the tragic conflict in Kosovo are still suffering


Third world country casualties
People in developing countries are experiencing high rates of death and injury


Phen Phen and Herbalife may not reduce calories
Diet supplements like Phen Phen and Herbalife may not actually lead to a reduction in calories or weight loss


Corporate downsizin' cut wages and salaries rich men catchin bodies get away on technicality
Large corporations are cutting jobs and wages, while wealthy individuals who have committed crimes are being let go due to legal loopholes


Collogen injection lypo suction plastic surgery
More people are turning to cosmetic procedures like collagen injections, liposuction, and plastic surgery to alter their appearance


Organized crime bosses depicted as marytars
Leaders of organized crime groups are being portrayed as martyrs or heroes


Child care slaying underage baby aborters
Reports of violence against children and babies, as well as underage individuals seeking abortions, are prevalent


Authorities do search and seize without court orders
Law enforcement officials have the power to search and seize property without a court order


Unlawful acts caught on camcorders
Illegal or immoral acts are frequently caught on video cameras


Pollutents in the water
Water sources are contaminated with harmful pollutants


Suicide manslaughter father preforming incest on his daughters
There are cases of fathers committing suicide after having sexual relationships with their own daughters


Drug lords combatting over street corners
Drug traffickers are fighting for control over certain areas or street corners


Hit and run arson prey on senior citizens
Elderly citizens are often preyed upon by criminals committing hit-and-run accidents and arson


Gossip columinists feed off lies and who be living 'em
Tabloid journalists are making a living off of spreading falsehoods and sensationalized stories about celebrities


Note to commentator while you at the poduim present us wit some healthy options
Suggestion to commentators, while they have a platform and audience, to focus on presenting healthier options and positive stories


Media slogan we uphold negative promotion to pigeon hole attention of the weak and the hopeless
The media often uses negative messages and promotion to target those who are vulnerable or feeling hopeless


Tellin' lies through vision thinking no one is decodin' it few who do will get descredited for even noticin
The media often spreads lies and misinformation, and those who try to decipher the truth are often discredited or mocked


No wonder generation X remains emotionless
It's no surprise that younger generations, who are constantly bombarded with negative news, are becoming desensitized and emotionless


misinformed then entertained on ignorance by hyppocrites
The public is often misinformed and then entertained by ignorant and hypocritical individuals


Circultaing seediness validated by leadership whoses primary motive is to make the public more obedient
Leaders and those in power often encourage and validate sleazy or immoral behavior in order to maintain control over the general public


Everybody plays the fool
Everyone makes mistakes or has moments of stupidity


Sometimes the main ingredient used in ploy confirming what was stated previous
Sometimes a news story or message is constructed as a way to confirm a previously stated argument or belief


But if the anchor realizes his position is a gift he'd truly honor what his mission is..
If media anchors and reporters understand the power and responsibility that comes with their platform, they can better serve their mission and purpose




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