Propaganda
N.E.U.K Lyrics
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They spread their lies, monetize by misleading you
Don't listen to the muthafuckas on the news
They spread their lies, monetize by misleading you
They don't give a shit about the dyin' kids unless it's trendy
If I don't post some shit, I'm ignorant and they unfriend me
I wanna make a difference and change this world for the better
Oh man I'm fed up
I wanna quit
But I'm not gonna let up
Big man, white man, spit on the beggars
Smile on they face if we were gone forever
Forever gone
Torture the weak and they make 'em small
They the queens, and we the pawns
We the pawns
Don't listen to the muthafuckas on the news
They spread their lies, monetize by misleading you
Don't listen to the muthafuckas on the news
They spread their lies, monetize by misleading you
Oink oink...
The song “Propaganda” by N.E.U.K is a scathing critique against the mainstream media and its role in perpetuating misleading information. The lyrics start off by urging the listener to not believe the lies that are propagated on the news. The artist points out that the news outlets prioritize profits by monetizing their content rather than providing truthful stories. The lyrics emphasize the fact that the media doesn’t care about the suffering of people, especially children, and only focus on trends and what’s popular.
N.E.U.K also criticizes social media influencers and their hypocritical actions. People who claim to care about social issues and bring about change, but won’t hesitate to unfriend or ignore others who don’t share their views. The artist expresses their frustration at the want for positive change and yet, feeling unable to bring about it meaningfully. They acknowledge that they could post about their stance and actions, but instead choose to put it all in one letter.
The song ends with a reference to the popular nursery rhyme “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” with the sound of a pig squealing. The reference to pigs is interesting since it portrays the media and the powerful individuals as greedy and beastly characters. The song leaves a lasting impression, urging the audience not to blindly believe everything that the news and social media portrays and to question the media’s agenda.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't listen to the muthafuckas on the news
The news presents fake news and misleading information.
They spread their lies, monetize by misleading you
The news makes money by presenting false information.
They don't give a shit about the dyin' kids unless it's trendy
The news only cares about stories that are popular and trendy.
If I don't post some shit, I'm ignorant and they unfriend me
Social media pressures people into posting and sharing things, or else they might lose friends.
I wanna make a difference and change this world for the better
The artist wants to create a positive change in the world.
But instead of posing woke and posting it I'll put it all in this letter
Rather than putting up a front online, the artist will share his message through this song.
Big man, white man, spit on the beggars
Those in power often oppress the less fortunate.
Smile on they face if we were gone forever
The powerful are happy when the weak are gone, as they no longer need to deal with them.
Torture the weak and they make 'em small
Those with power abuse and diminish those who are weaker than them.
They the queens, and we the pawns
The powerful control and manipulate those who have less power.
Oink oink...
This sound represents the corrupt nature of those in power, who are often greedy and selfish like pigs.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Raviv Haeems
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