Gone Silicon
PTI Lyrics
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A generation filled with hope
Looked for signs of life
Wondering "did it pass us by?"
A day late
And a dollar short
Come on in at the tail end
I’ve had a taste and want a little more
Reinforcements due our fortified positions
I’d like to think we’re still in control
Can you feel it?
'Cause we can feel it too
Can you break it, foundations of the permafrost?
Can you believe it, delusions have taken hold?
Can you feel it?
'Cause we can feel it too
Dead star, dead star apathy
Towards the world that's left here for me
Down the city streets, we're looking for the answers
We know we’re not alone sifting through the ashes
Disconnect the present past
Replace the social substrate
It seems all said and done
The world has gone silicon
Orphaned by technology
Stuck in transitory phase
Forced to run the gamut
Depending on future's embrace
Reinforcements due our fortified positions
I’d like to think we’re still in control
Can you feel it?
'Cause we can feel it too
Can you break it, foundations of the permafrost?
Can you believe it, delusions have taken hold?
Can you feel it?
'Cause we can feel it too
Dead star, dead star apathy
Towards the world that's left here for me
Down the city streets, we’re looking for the answers
We know we're not alone sifting through the ashes
The lyrics of PTI's song "Gone Silicon" reflect on the current state of the world and society's relationship with technology. The song starts with an optimistic tone, describing the new generation filled with hope and looking for signs of life. However, as the song progresses, the tone shifts to a more dystopian one. The lyrics suggest that society has failed to keep up with the advancements in technology and is now dependent on it. The line "The world has gone silicon" emphasizes this dependency.
The chorus asks if the listener can feel the same sense of loss and confusion that the band is feeling. The lines "Can you break it, foundations of the permafrost?" and "Can you believe it, delusions have taken hold?" suggest that the band feels that society is stuck in a loop and that change is needed.
The phrase "Dead star, dead star apathy" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of hopelessness and despair. The band seems to feel that technology has isolated society and that people are now disconnected from each other and the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ushered with the new breed
We are the new generation, full of optimism and hope, ready to make our mark.
A generation filled with hope
We are optimistic and confident about our future.
Looked for signs of life
We searched for meaning and purpose in a world that often appears bleak and hopeless.
Wondering 'did it pass us by?'
We wondered if we missed our chance to make a difference in the world.
A day late
We may have missed some important opportunities.
And a dollar short
We may not have had the resources to take advantage of certain opportunities.
Come on in at the tail end
We may have entered the game late, but we're still determined to make an impact.
I've had a taste and want a little more
We may have experienced small successes, but we still hunger for more.
Reinforcements due our fortified positions
We need help to protect our values and ideals.
I'd like to think we're still in control
We believe we can still make a positive change in the world.
Can you feel it?
Do you sense the same drive and passion that we feel?
'Cause we can feel it too
Our enthusiasm and energy is contagious.
Can you break it, foundations of the permafrost?
Can you help us break down the rigid, outdated systems that hold us back?
Can you believe it, delusions have taken hold?
Do you see how some people have lost touch with reality and are clinging to false beliefs?
Dead star, dead star apathy
Many people have given up on making a difference and are no longer engaged with the world.
Towards the world that's left here for me
Despite the challenges we face, we are committed to fighting for a better future.
Down the city streets, we're looking for the answers
We are actively searching for solutions to the problems we face.
We know we're not alone sifting through the ashes
We are not the only ones struggling, and we are all in this together.
Disconnect the present past
We need to break away from the past in order to forge a new future.
Replace the social substrate
We need to reform the systems and institutions that perpetuate inequality and injustice.
It seems all said and done
It may seem like everything has already been decided, but we believe there is still hope for change.
The world has gone silicon
Our society has become increasingly technology-driven and reliant on digital systems.
Orphaned by technology
We may feel isolated and disconnected from each other due to our reliance on technology.
Stuck in transitory phase
We may feel like we are in a transitional period, unsure of what the future holds.
Forced to run the gamut
We face many obstacles and challenges, and we must be prepared to confront them.
Depending on future's embrace
We are optimistic about the future and believe that our efforts will pay off in the end.
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.