l… Read Full Bio ↴In the middle of the song an interesting piece of lyrics is heard:
lie, cheat, deceive, connive
buy now, pay later
consolidate your loans, take more, give less
drive big, eat all you can
survival of the fattest
shock and awe
regime change
do as i say, not as i do
eye for an eye
free money if you fall over, sue the goverment
diminished responsibility
everything is acceptable, as..long....as.....house..... prices......don't.........crash...
Marcus Brigstocke
Roflcopter
Ott Lyrics
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buy now, pay later
consolidate your loans, take more, give less
drive big, eat all you can
survival of the fattest
shock and awe
regime change
do as i say, not as i do
free money if you fall over, sue the company
diminished responsibility
everything is acceptable, as.. long.... as..... house..... prices...... don't......... crash...
The lyrics to Ott's song "Roflcopter" are a scathing critique of various aspects of modern society. The opening lines "lie, cheat, deceive, connive" highlight the prevalence of dishonesty and manipulation in our everyday lives. This is followed by "buy now, pay later" and "consolidate your loans, take more, give less," which speak to the dangers of consumerism and debt that have become normalized in our society. "Survival of the fattest" and "eat all you can" criticize the societal obsession with excess and overconsumption, leading to health problems and environmental damage. The lines "shock and awe" and "regime change" point to the futility and destructive nature of modern warfare, while "do as i say, not as i do" and "diminished responsibility" highlight hypocrisy and lack of accountability in those in power. The song ends with a cynical message that everything is acceptable as long as house prices don't crash, emphasizing the importance of money and profit above all else in our society.
Overall, "Roflcopter" is a biting social commentary on the state of the modern world and the systems that govern it.
Line by Line Meaning
lie, cheat, deceive, connive
Use any means necessary to get what you want, even if it involves dishonesty and manipulation
buy now, pay later
Indulge in instant gratification and worry about the consequences later
consolidate your loans, take more, give less
Make your financial situation look better by combining debts and taking on more, while reducing what you give back
drive big, eat all you can
Live life excessively, consume everything in sight without regard for future consequences
survival of the fattest
Success and survival is based on wealth and power, and winning at all costs
shock and awe
Overwhelm and intimidate opponents or enemies with a display of power or force
regime change
Forceful removal of a government or leadership, regardless of the consequences or legitimacy
do as i say, not as i do
Expect obedience and compliance from others while ignoring personal responsibility and accountability
eye for an eye
Retaliate with the same amount of force or violence, regardless of the circumstances
free money if you fall over, sue the company
Exploit any opportunity to make money, including taking advantage of accidents and suing companies without real cause
diminished responsibility
Minimize or deny responsibility for one's own actions, shifting blame onto others or claiming lack of control
everything is acceptable, as.. long.... as..... house..... prices...... don't......... crash...
A culture of accepting any behavior or action as long as it doesn't adversely affect the housing market and overall economy
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brunolidade
@Copywritten Ambulance Project Lie, cheat, deceive, connive
Buy now, pay later
Consolidate your loans, take more, give less
Drive big, eat all you can
Survival of the fattest
Shock and awe
Regime change
Do as i say, not as i do
Eye for an eye
Free money if you fall over, sue the company
Diminished responsibility
Everything is acceptable, as.. long.... as..... house..... prices...... don't......... crash...
@odegarage
Saw this live yesterday. In the sea of people I yelled from the top of my lungs EVERYTHING IS ACCEPTABLE AS LONG AS HOUSE PRICES DON'T CRASH. A girl stared at me for a long time and then just walked away. A magnificient night none the less.
@paulsimonon7944
it says hells prices not house. i prob would have stared at you to lol
@davearci
@Paul Simonon yeah, no, its house prices, and a part of the commentary on british society that precedes it
@copywrittenambulanceproject
hm makes sense either way. hell's or house. i always "house" but now I hear "hell's" and it's like a great joke. "everything is acceptable as long as hell's prices don't crash" it does present me moreso with the darkside of the tune/tone.
@brunolidade
@Copywritten Ambulance Project Lie, cheat, deceive, connive
Buy now, pay later
Consolidate your loans, take more, give less
Drive big, eat all you can
Survival of the fattest
Shock and awe
Regime change
Do as i say, not as i do
Eye for an eye
Free money if you fall over, sue the company
Diminished responsibility
Everything is acceptable, as.. long.... as..... house..... prices...... don't......... crash...
@cebruthius
@@paulsimonon7944 Nonsense. It's a British accent.
@a1ethioS
I've been that girl in times past. The true nature of the moment peaks through and is so intoxicating that all you can is stare. After you've been staring for a long time, what can do then but walk away? You changed the course of the girl's life that day.
@Devo57
a1ethioS oh
@ClosetPankin
Love this version. No idea why it was replaced on Spotify!
@copywrittenambulanceproject
i think it's because they changed the information for informative reasons or prophetic ones as many are suggesting