While they are most often classified as a jam band, their music spans many genres and it all has an original edge. Papadosio is a one of a kind, earthy, livetronica act. They are very much in favor the evolution of humanity, in terms of love for one another and this earth, and this all shines through in their music. They have some funky basslines and awesome audio engineering by thogmartin and brouse. In combination, their sound definitely gets people moving and stirs some souls.
Method of Control
Papadosio Lyrics
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I think we have forgotten our roots our origins
I think we are quite lost in many ways
We live in a society that invests huge amounts of money
And advance quantities of energy ensuring that we all stay lost."
I think you know we're digging us a hole
Jekyll island mighty sectretive
It's a farce, a method of control
"A society that invests in creating unconsciousness, which invests in keeping people asleep"
I think you know we're digging us a hole
Government a method of control
Jekyll island mighty secretive
It's a farce a mehtod of control
control control, control, controooool
Quotes from Graham Hancock
The lyrics of "Method of Control" by Papadosio strongly emphasize the idea that humans have lost touch with their origins and are controlled by external forces. The vocalist believes that humans suffer from amnesia and have forgotten their roots, leading them to be lost in many ways. The society invests a considerable amount of money and energy into ensuring that people remain confused and disoriented, implying that the government is a method of control.
The songwriter also references Jekyll Island, a secretive location where the Federal Reserve was created, as a farce, another method of control. The societal systems put in place by those in power are preventing people from finding true freedom and connection to their roots. The repeated use of the word "control" emphasizes the overarching theme of domination by external forces. Moreover, the lyrics reference the quotes of Graham Hancock, suggesting that he shares this vision of society controlled by external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe we are a species with amnesia
I think we have lost touch with our true selves and forgotten who we really are
I think we have forgotten our roots our origins
We no longer remember where we came from and what we stand for
I think we are quite lost in many ways
We do not know where we are heading or what our purpose is
We live in a society that invests huge amounts of money
Our culture focuses on financial gain rather than personal growth
And advance quantities of energy ensuring that we all stay lost.
We are bombarded with distractions and stimuli that prevent us from finding our true path
Government a method of control
The ruling powers seek to manipulate and regulate our every move
Jekyll island mighty secretive
There are powerful forces at work behind the scenes that we may not be aware of
It's a farce a method of control
The institutions that claim to serve us are often deceptive and self-serving
control control, control, controooool
The pervasive influence of those in power is stifling and suffocating
Quotes from Graham Hancock
This song draws inspiration from the ideas and theories of author Graham Hancock
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JackHumphrey
Love this song - imagine hearing it in the woods at night with lights and lasers bouncing off the trees. These guys are awesome.
@ElephantusStereo
Literally was laying on the ground across the lake at Catskill 13 looking at light beams hitting far away trees, was one of the most memorable moments for me at that festival, even far away like that. :::)
@JackHumphrey
Ark Builder so, you know. :)
@costaricaboom
***** We just have them in concert 2 nights ago in Jaco Beach, playing in the Jungle, at the Jungle Jam Festival
@ThePaquitox69
Ronald Artavia Conoceee jungle jam
@innocent_outlaw
***** you talking about envision fest!? indescribable
@javiervaldovinos
Sickest Electronic ive heard in a long while.
And definitely sickest song Graham has shared that includes him in the track.
@MetabolicalFor
Pop a dose yo!
@HONORB0nd
Seeing them and Dopapod tonight in RVA NEW YEARS EVE!!!
@RoosterOfBarcelos
This song is better than my morning coffee...Makes me want to dance.