Killing Ourselves
Nouvelle Gaia Lyrics

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Overinformation explodes in our eyes.
This screen are burning pur days.
Giving us false comunication.
All bows are weak.
Sharing feelings through a lot of codes.
Our hearts and senses are cold.
Can we really feel through this pixel world?.
Can we really express something when we canґt see through the eyes?.

Weґre killing ourselves to fit in a mold.
There's not real emotion in this place.
We're killing ourselves to fit in a mold.

there's nothing pure in this place.
real feelings do not exist in this place.

Overall Meaning

In "Killing Ourselves," Nouvelle Gaia explores the theme of our obsession with technology and how it has affected our ability to communicate genuinely with others. The opening lines refer to the overabundance of information that we encounter on a daily basis, often through screens, which can be overwhelming and distracting. The following lines suggest that this over-reliance on technology has led to false communication, as the bows or gestures that would normally accompany face-to-face interactions are absent when we communicate online.

The chorus is particularly poignant, as it highlights the dilemma we face: we are killing ourselves by trying to fit in a mold or conform to societal norms that dictate we must be constantly accessible and connected. This mold stifles our ability to be creative and genuine, as we become conditioned to sharing our feelings through codes or emojis. The final lines suggest that this state of affairs has made us cold and emotionless - real feelings do not exist in this place, meaning that technology has stripped us of our humanity.

Interestingly, the band's name, "Nouvelle Gaia," means "new earth" or "new world," which suggests that the band is pushing for a more conscious and sustainable future. This message is reflected in the lyrics of "Killing Ourselves," which implore us to break free from our technology addiction and reconnect with each other and with the natural world.

Line by Line Meaning

Overinformation explodes in our eyes.
We are bombarded with too much information that it overwhelms us.

This screen are burning pur days.
We spend too much time staring at screens which is harmful to our well-being.

Giving us false comunication.
The communication we receive from technology is not genuine or honest.

All bows are weak.
Our attempts to connect through technology are futile and ineffective.

Sharing feelings through a lot of codes.
We express ourselves through text and symbols instead of genuine emotion.

Our hearts and senses are cold.
We have become numb to emotions and sensory experiences due to our reliance on technology.

Can we really feel through this pixel world?.
Is it possible for us to truly experience emotions through a virtual world?

Can we really express something when we canґt see through the eyes?.
Is it possible for us to convey genuine emotion through technology when we cannot physically see each other?

We're killing ourselves to fit in a mold.
We are sacrificing our true selves and well-being in order to conform to societal expectations and technology.

There's not real emotion in this place.
The emotions expressed through technology are not genuine or authentic.

We're killing ourselves to fit in a mold.
We are sacrificing our true selves and well-being in order to conform to societal expectations and technology.

there's nothing pure in this place.
The virtual world lacks authenticity and purity.

real feelings do not exist in this place.
The emotions expressed through technology lack sincerity and authenticity.

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