T.Unnel V.Ision
PTI Lyrics
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I know - there must be something more
I feel - for every one of you
I know - sympathy wont do
I tried - to get away from this
To find - a simple source of bliss
My mind - knows nothing but the damned
One day - A new media war
A tone - flatlines once more
I live - through every one of you
Alone - nothing left to lose
You died - broadcast a million souls
To find - whats in a million homes
My mind - knows nothing but the dead
My eyes - tunnel vision
Raging powers as far as I can see My eyes - televison
Bleeds together like bodies every day
My life - tunnel vision
Raging violence as far as I can see My life - televison
What strength will pull me away
The song "Tunnel Vision" by PTI offers a poignant commentary on media desensitization and the diminishing value of human life in today's age of technology. The opening verses convey a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the world, as the singer expresses a desire for something more before acknowledging that sympathy alone won't solve anything. The line "My mind knows nothing but the damned" suggests a state of hopelessness and despair in the face of overwhelming suffering.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to the media's role in exacerbating this feeling of helplessness. The reference to a "new media war" and flatlining tones speaks to the constant barrage of news and information that bombards us on a daily basis, rendering us numb to the tragedies we witness. The line "you died - broadcast a million souls" is particularly haunting, as it highlights the way in which individual lives become mere statistics in the eyes of the media.
The chorus of the song underscores this bleak outlook, with its repeated refrain of "tunnel vision" and "television" serving to reinforce the feeling of being trapped and powerless. The final line, "what strength will pull me away," leaves the listener with a sense of uncertainty and an acknowledgement that there are no easy answers to the problems the song addresses.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw - more than I bargained for
I witnessed things that were beyond my expectations
I know - there must be something more
I have a feeling that there is more to life than what I have experienced
I feel - for every one of you
I empathize with all of you
I know - sympathy wont do
I realize that just feeling sorry for someone does not solve their problems
I tried - to get away from this
I attempted to distance myself from these issues
To find - a simple source of bliss
In search of a peaceful and happy environment
My mind - knows nothing but the damned
My mental state is consumed by negative thoughts and emotions
One day - A new media war
At some point, there will be a new form of media conflict
A tone - flatlines once more
The sound signal fades away again
I live - through every one of you
I experience life vicariously through all of you
Alone - nothing left to lose
Being by myself with nothing to care for
You died - broadcast a million souls
Your death was televised to millions of viewers
To find - whats in a million homes
To understand what goes on in a million households
My mind - knows nothing but the dead
My thoughts are obsessed with death and loss
My eyes - tunnel vision
I have a limited perspective and focus
Raging powers as far as I can see
I perceive a great amount of aggression and authority
My eyes - televison
My view of reality is influenced by media
Bleeds together like bodies every day
Everything blends together into one, like dead bodies
My life - tunnel vision
My experiences are narrowly focused
Raging violence as far as I can see
There is widespread aggression and brutality around me
My life - televison
My perception of reality is shaped by media
What strength will pull me away
What force is powerful enough to remove me from this situation
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.