Futurism
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Apostasy and apathy still rules
Yeah you know it's cool
Just suck and see
A future turn us into silent gods
And i won't miss you at all
Grounded
Like the evil in your veins
Grounded
Boxed in
I am stuck with you
Fate can't decide
Alignment of the planets in your hands
Come on crush our plans
Just suck and see
A future that won't let you disagree
And i won't miss you at all
Grounded
Boxed in
Like the evil in your veins
Grounded
Boxed in
Feeling feeling everything
Feeling feeling everything
The lyrics of Muse's song Futurism are an insightful critique of modern-day society, highlighting the issue of ignorance and the corruption of power. The song begins with the line "Ignorance pulls, Apostasy and apathy still rules," suggesting that society is being controlled by those who are ignorant, and those who have given up caring. The chorus continues in the same vein, urging listeners to "Just suck and see, A future turn us into silent gods, And I won't miss you at all." The lyrics here are a warning against the dangers of complacency and the way that society, through the manipulation of information and control of media, can turn individuals into mindless automatons.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of control, with the lyrics "Fate can't decide, Alignment of the planets in your hands, Come on crush our plans, Just suck and see, A future that won't let you disagree, And I won't miss you at all." These words suggest that society is becoming increasingly controlled by those in power, with individuals being forced to accept and follow a predetermined path, while anyone who tries to resist is persecuted. The idea of aligning the planets in your hands is a metaphor for having control over your destiny, but the way it's presented in the song, it's as if that power has been taken away and the future is predetermined.
In the final part of the song, the lyrics "Feeling feeling everything, Feeling feeling everything" suggest that despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness and helplessness, there is still a glimmer of hope - the ability to feel and to connect with others. The repetition of the phrase "Feeling feeling everything" emphasizes the importance of connecting with others and experiencing empathy, even in times of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ignorance pulls
The lack of knowledge and education is causing a negative force that is dragging us down.
Apostasy and apathy still rules
People abandoning their beliefs and lack of interest are still controlling our society.
Yeah you know it's cool
People think it's trendy to be ignorant and uncaring.
Just suck and see
Just try it and see how bad it really is.
A future turn us into silent gods
Technology and progress could make us powerful beings, but we may become silent and emotionless.
And i won't miss you at all
The singer won't miss those who refuse to progress and change.
Grounded
Stuck in one place.
Boxed in
Trapped with no way out.
Like the evil in your veins
Feeling stuck with something bad inside you.
Feeling feeling everything
Feeling all the emotions and being overwhelmed.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ouji Mandias
I find it curious that a century later, millennials and zoomers unconsciously inherited the art form, now practiced as (internet) Memes in image and short video clips. In addition, the idea of Dada poems, nonsensical composition of words, are parallel to famous person quotes that has been practiced widely across comments sections, as it emphasizes important babble, like the famous Sun Tzu:
"Thick thighs save lives, but thigh-highs will be my demise."
-Sun Tzu, Art of War
or another example:
"Quantum Physics are for nerds. I'd rather smoke weed."
- Nikola Tesla
Although it differs in many ways, Dadaism and Memes have a lot in common especially in virtual platform, celebrated in its excellence. Lounges in turn has been replaced by group chats or discord servers and is still tackling current events, as a way to immerse another way of communication, with meaning or meaningn't.
P good vid btw! Hope to see more. :>
Rafael Lopez
Brilliant, just brilliant! There aren't enoguh words to describe the joy of watching this content! This evening I read the First Surrealist Manifesto (1924), never had I ever focused on this artistisc movement (and its various branches) and I was quite pleased with the reading. I believe that the approach given to art, and even our social, economic and political connundrum by these movements serves both as a parody and a complaint on how we are running things.
I'd really love to watch a video on any of the artist mentione on the video.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers!
Rafael Lopez
@Femke well put! Cuarrently I'm reading the "Manifesto for an Independent Revolutionary Art", Breton gets as cocky as Trotki's presence permits 😜
Femke
@Rafael Lopez We cannot set aside that Breton was a bit of a show off. Naming all those artist 'la voix surrealiste' or in translation: the surrealistic voices. The manifesto is amazing and it keeps surprising me how smitten he is by his own believes. I was so fascinated by the way he puts himself between his patients. I mean he even said: 'They are men of scrupulous honesty and whose innocence is matched only by mine'. The way his views are amazing and revolutionairy but at the same time a bit 'cocky' makes it easy to read.
Rafael Lopez
@Curious Muse Well... actually it was the futurist Manifesto that led me to the Surrealist manifesto. I really enjoy it's briefness and passion, it's like having a shot of tequila. It goes down really fast and you feel it in your whole body. I can't say that I agree with the whole "erase the past, move forward to the future" thing, but I do really enjoy the study of movement and shape that Futurist do (Dynamism of a dog on a leash by Giacomo Balla is my favourite). The problem with Futurism is that once you pass the anger, there's little left. On the other hand, Bretón's first manifesto is like a trip to Paris... you get to look at new things, old things, weird things, there's a bit of sadness but in a "self-improvement" way. It really awed me, I didn't expect to like it, but I really did.
I haven't written anything on your futurism video because i had no time, but I intend to do so as soon as possible, I think it's important to uses social media's tools to make our favorite channels even greater! So expect to hear from me soon enough ;P
Cheers!
Curious Muse
Thank you 🙏🏻 music to our ears! We are happy that we inspired you to check out the Breton’s Manifesto , it is a thought-provoking read indeed. Btw, Have you ever checked the Futurists Manifesto? Interesting read too, quite provocative though. Would be great to hear your thoughts on that one.
Shai Hulud
Ironically, dadaists declared art as senseless, but since everything the artist declares as art, is considered to be art, it is actually the artist himself who declares art as senseless. The conclusion was meant to be that art is neither in the process nor subject to the piece of art itself, but rather gains meaning by the artist's declaration and interpretation - whereas "meaning" was a very far stretch of a word to begin with. As if the old question "what is art" led to frustration, and so everything could possibly be art, taking it the halo of craftmanship, talent and the extraordinary. Consequently, this would have rendered art as pointless, because you need not create what is already there, just waiting for a label. It's the irony that the process of creating, creativity, dedication and skill was reduced to the act of declaring something as art. In short: they went with dadaism so far over the top they didn't realise the whole idea about dadaism was basically bullshit ;-)
Shai Hulud
@Richie B I could err on this, but isn't Mr. Tambourine man about getting drugs from your dealer or something like this? As I said, I migh be wrong, but I am almost certain it is something like that, according to Mr. Dylan.
Richie B
Many people would ask Bob Dylan what his songs mean. Sometimes he would say "Nothing!" in an impolite tone. Actually, he was just annoyed that he was asked that question so many times. That is, "They mean different things to different people at different times." He couldn't very well say "Everything!" for obvious reasons, although that concept is closer to the truth than "Nothing!" Mr Tambourine Man is a perfect example, IMHO, of dadaism in a Dylan song.
TheBBQBandito
Dadaism walked so surrealism could run.
Fragile Omniscience
@The Surrealist Modern memes are the dadaism to dadaism.