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Placebo
Obstruktor Lyrics
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On a road to nowhere
Passengers on the expansion of the universe
You think you're so important
It is your credential
To be self centered and forget what we are
Sick of moving
From sanity
Teach our children
To suffer and hate
It's a perfect fit for this age
I wish it wasn't
Drowning in their power
Dance with decadence
Delusional
They're all insane
I can't believe what they say
Wealth is their placebo
Reality denied
Time won't stop
But our existence does
Take the placebo
Or dwell in decadence
No way out
Day in day out
We're occupied
With reaching goals and fitting in society
We're the problem
We made it far too real
We are only parasites on space debris
Drowning in their power
Dance with decadence
Delusional
They're all insane
I can't believe what they say
Wealth is their placebo
Reality denied
Time won't stop
But our existence does
Take the placebo
Or dwell in decadence
No way out
Think before they think for you
Speak when they try to mute you
There is nothing behind their words
That makes you their property
Be your own
Break free
And be
Fearless
Of the
Placebo
The lyrics to Obstruktor's song "Placebo" delve into themes of disillusionment, societal conformity, and the pursuit of wealth as a false remedy for dissatisfaction. The song portrays a sense of hopelessness, as the singer contemplates the downward spiral humanity finds itself in, describing it as a road to nowhere. The passengers on this journey are depicted as self-centered individuals who have lost sight of their true purpose and forgotten their interconnectedness.
The lyrics highlight the irony of thinking oneself important based on material credentials, as this narrow focus leads to a reduction of consciousness and an inability to empathize with others. The chorus expresses the desire to break free from this cycle of suffering and hate, lamenting that it seems to be a perfect fit for the current age. The singer admits their longing for a different reality, wishing that things weren't so.
The second verse continues to criticize the powerful and wealthy who indulge in extravagance and delusion. The lyrics suggest that these individuals are insane, unable to see the reality they deny. The idea of wealth being a placebo implies that it is a false remedy, providing only temporary comfort and distraction. The passage of time is emphasized, with the acknowledgement that while time continues, our existence is finite. The refrain encourages the listener to either accept the placebo or become immersed in decadence, insinuating that there is no way out.
In the final verse, the lyrics urge the listener to think independently, to speak up against those who try to silence them, and to realize that the words of the powerful have no substance that should make them feel like property. The call to be fearless and to break free encapsulates an overarching message of empowerment and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
We're on a downward spiral
We are trapped in a negative cycle
On a road to nowhere
We have no clear direction or purpose
Passengers on the expansion of the universe
We are insignificant beings in the vastness of the universe
You think you're so important
You have a misguided sense of self-importance
It is your credential
This is what defines you
To be self centered and forget what we are
To prioritize oneself and lose sight of our true nature
Sick of moving
Tired of constant change
From sanity
Moving away from mental stability
Growth is reduction of our consciousness
As we grow, our awareness and understanding diminish
Teach our children
Educate the next generation
To suffer and hate
To endure pain and harbor animosity
It's a perfect fit for this age
This mindset aligns perfectly with the current times
I wish it wasn't
I desire a different reality
Drowning in their power
Overwhelmed by their control and influence
Dance with decadence
Engage in excessive and immoral indulgence
Delusional
Living in a false reality
They're all insane
Everyone is mentally unstable
I can't believe what they say
I find it hard to trust their words
Wealth is their placebo
Material riches serve as their false cure
Reality denied
Refusing to accept the truth
Time won't stop
The passage of time is relentless
But our existence does
Yet our lives eventually come to an end
Take the placebo
Embrace the illusion
Or dwell in decadence
Alternatively, indulge in luxury and excess
No way out
There is no escape
Day in day out
Continuously and repetitively
We're occupied
We are preoccupied
With reaching goals and fitting in society
Our focus is on achieving objectives and conforming to societal norms
We're the problem
We are the underlying issue
We made it far too real
We have excessively emphasized its reality
We are only parasites on space debris
We are insignificant beings living on remnants of the universe
Think before they think for you
Consider your thoughts before others manipulate them
Speak when they try to mute you
Assert your voice when others attempt to silence you
There is nothing behind their words
Their words lack substance or truth
That makes you their property
That allows them to control or possess you
Be your own
Embrace your individuality and autonomy
Break free
Escape from confinements
And be
Exist
Fearless
Unafraid
Of the
In the face of
Placebo
Illusion or deception
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bas Leurs
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