Virus
Nothing New Lyrics
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But now it's all pollution, putrescence and disease
We stabbed our world, betrayed other species,
The fear for survival transcended our real needs
Like insects in a giant corn field,
We're exploiting all that could feed our greed
Like a kind of plague, more like a Virus,
'Till there's nothing left for us
Respect is a word we forgot a long time ago
Yet we're nostalgic about things that no more grow
Because of mankind and its infinite hunger
For expansion and domination over nature
Like insects in a giant corn field,
We're exploiting all that could feed our greed
Like a kind of plague, more like a Virus,
We spread from place to place,
'Till there's nothing left for us
And we'll never stop!
The lyrics of Nothing New's song Virus reflect on the impact humans have had on the environment and our lack of respect for the Earth and its resources. The first verse acknowledges the pristine state of the land that our ancestors once lived on, but contrasts it with the current state of pollution and disease caused by mankind's actions. The second verse goes on to highlight how we have betrayed other species and constantly seek to expand and dominate over nature, leading to a depletion of resources and loss of biodiversity. The chorus likens human behavior to that of a virus or a plague, consuming all that could feed our greed until there is nothing left for us.
The lyrics of Virus are a call to action and a reminder that the Earth is not an infinite resource that we can continue to exploit without consequences. It warns of a future where our actions will have irreversible consequences and urges us to be more respectful and mindful of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, my ancestors lived on a land fresh and clean
In the past, our ancestors dwelled on a pristine land.
But now it's all pollution, putrescence and disease
Presently, our environment is characterized by contamination, decay, and sickness.
We stabbed our world, betrayed other species,
We inflicted harm on the earth, and disregarded other life forms.
The fear for survival transcended our real needs
Our concerns for survival became more important than our actual necessities.
Like insects in a giant corn field,
Similar to pests among rows of crops,
We're exploiting all that could feed our greed
We are taking advantage of everything that can satisfy our excessive desire for more.
Like a kind of plague, more like a Virus,
We resemble an infectious epidemic, or a contagious disease,
We spread from place to place,
We proliferate and spread out over various locations,
'Till there's nothing left for us
Until there are no more resources for us to consume and utilize.
Respect is a word we forgot a long time ago
We have long ignored the concept of respect.
Yet we're nostalgic about things that no more grow
However, we still romanticize things that no longer exist.
Because of mankind and its infinite hunger
This is due to the insatiable cravings of humanity,
For expansion and domination over nature
Their desire to expand and conquer nature.
And we'll never stop!
And we will not cease this behavior!
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amanda P
It's OUR addiction to money that allows this kind of thing.
End money and gain freedom. Keep money and continue to be enslaved by it.
It really is OUR choice. OUR demand that requires money to rule us all.
We change that demand, we get a different world. We don't, and nothing will change.
The caveat is that it has to be US, together, that make that choice.
None of us has the power to do it alone.
thomas mcmurrich
Bri wonders, "How can we get to a point where's there's more public trust?" As she spews government lies.
Mandy O'Callaghan
Best reply here
4TIMESAYEAR
We're not supposed to trust the government.
Anji Jack
She's just ignorant. 🙄
Kathryn Passmore
Bri is now stuttering her way through trying to say that science is nuanced? Wouldn’t it be easier if she just came clean and admitted how wrong she was?
rje4242
Before: "people who disagree with me are WRONG. there is no nuance."
After: "well, you know, there's a lot of nuance."
Tony Vieira
She is full cultist
Pulsar Lights
Sociopaths and narcissists never admit they were wrong
the Delapo
(Cough)bri
slyCat
Sociopaths will admit they're wrong.