Genius
Pitchshifter Lyrics


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If dysfunction is our function (and if we learn by our mistakes)
Then I must be some kind of genius.
'Cause with me it's a religion 50,000 strong.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pitchshifter's song Genius are quite straightforward but contain a deeper message. It is about dysfunction being a part of people's lives, and we learn from our mistakes. The singer of the song claims to be some kind of genius since he has made a religion of dysfunction with a fan-following of 50,000.


The song revolves around the idea that being dysfunctional doesn't necessarily mean being wrong. Mistakes are a part of life, which we learn from, and if we accept our shortcomings as our strengths, that's where the real genius lies. Hence, the claim to be a genius is justified here.


The song can also be seen as a commentary on society's acceptance of dysfunctional people, and the rise of cults, despite their unorthodox beliefs. It highlights how, as a society, we have come to embrace and idolize people who, in other circumstances, would be considered outsiders.


Line by Line Meaning

If dysfunction is our function
If we are predisposed to dysfunction


(and if we learn by our mistakes)
yet we depend on our errors for growth and learning


Then I must be some kind of genius.
Therefore, I must be an exceptional intellect capable of uncovering answers to long-standing problems.


'Cause with me it's a religion 50,000 strong.
My approach to solving problems is infectious and has garnered a following of 50,000 people who swear by it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNATHAN CARTER, JON S. CLAYDEN, MARK CLAYDEN

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