Technology
Pulsars Lyrics


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Ba ba ba ba ba ba
ba ba ba ba ba ba
yeah i bought you in 1985
and now you're just a fish bowl in my bedroom
and they said you're just a hobbyist
you're just a hobbyist
you're just a stupid little kid
i was just a hobbyist
i was just a stupid kid
afraid of losing you to

technology will take control
will take control technology
technology will never die
will never die technology

yeah i bought you in 1993
and now you're no use to me
and i know it's not their fault
it was up to you to make us better
so here we are back at the start
so far to choose
and i'm afraid of losing you

technology will take control
will take control technology
technology will never die
will never die technology

technology technology
ba ba ba ba ba ba
ba ba ba ba ba ba
ba ba ba ba ba ba
ba ba ba ba ba ba

yeah i know i know i know it's over
technology has taken over




i know i know i know it's over
technology has taken over

Overall Meaning

The song "Technology" by Pulsars highlights the theme of the power of technology and its effects on human life. The song opens with the singer recalling a past moment of buying something in 1985, presumably a technology gadget, which has now become useless and is just taking up space in his bedroom. The second verse refers to a similar scenario in 1993, reflecting on how technology has advanced, but still remains ultimately futile. The chorus is a repeated assertion that technology will take control and never die, a statement that can be interpreted either positively or negatively.


The lyrics are suggestive of a negative view of technology taking over people's lives. It's evident in lines such as "and now you're just a fishbowl in my bedroom," and "technology has taken over." The references to the early years and the feeling of being just a "stupid kid" also hint at a longing for a simpler time before the constant demands of technology. The lyrics emphasize the idea that technology can become obsolete no matter how cutting edge it feels at the time of purchase, creating a cycle of constant upgrades and wasted money.


In conclusion, "Technology" by Pulsars is a song about the inevitability of technology's grip on people's lives, and the ever-present sense of loss that is often felt when something becomes outdated. The song is reflective of a time before social media, bringing forth the question of whether life was simpler then, or if people have always been overwhelmed by the constant changes in technology.


Line by Line Meaning

Ba ba ba ba ba ba
The song starts with an upbeat instrumental tune.


Yeah I bought you in 1985
The singer is referring to a piece of technology that he bought in the year 1985.


And now you're just a fishbowl in my bedroom
The technology that he bought is now useless and has been reduced to nothing more than a decoration in his bedroom.


And they said you're just a hobbyist
Others used to believe that the technology he bought was just a mere hobby or interest.


You're just a hobbyist
The singer repeats that others did not take his technology seriously in the past.


You're just a stupid little kid
Others regarded his interest in technology as childish and foolish.


I was just a hobbyist
The singer admits that he was once not an expert in technology and only had a hobbyist approach to it.


I was just a stupid kid
He further admits that he was once young and naive.


Afraid of losing you to
The singer feared losing his technology to the advancements of the industry.


Technology will take control
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that technology will reign supreme and dominate our lives.


Will take control technology
The order of the words is reversed to fit the song's rhyme scheme.


Technology will never die
The technology industry will continue to grow and evolve, never dying or becoming obsolete.


Will never die technology
The order of the words is reversed to fit the song's rhyme scheme.


Yeah I bought you in 1993
The singer refers to buying another piece of technology in 1993.


And now you're no use to me
Similar to the first technology he bought, this one has also become useless to the singer.


And I know it's not their fault
The singer acknowledges that it is not the fault of manufacturers or developers that technology becomes useless over time.


It was up to you to make us better
He holds the technology responsible for not improving people's lives as much as it could have.


So here we are back at the start
The singer feels as if the current state of his technology usage has regressed to a point where he is back at the beginning of his technological journey.


So far to choose
There are so many options in terms of technology that he is uncertain of what to choose next.


And I'm afraid of losing you
The singer is still concerned about the possibility of losing his technology to newer advancements in the industry.


Technology technology
The singer repeats the word 'technology' several times in a chanting manner, further emphasizing the song's message of technology domination.


Yeah I know I know I know it's over
The singer has come to terms with the fact that his relationship with technology has come to an end.


Technology has taken over
The chorus repeats once again, solidifying the idea that technology has taken control of our lives.




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@easydrawing1816

Whoever edited this video is a genius..great song... thanks

@JikkySef

Love these guys. My old band Ridel High played 3 shows with them and did some serious Karaoke after one of the shows. And dove into the swimming pool from the 2nd floor at the hotel.

@springworksband7644

Pure perfection ❤️

@ZappahVideo

I found this video of my own accord a couple years ago. It turns out it was edited by a friend-of-a-friend!
It's an excellent video!

@TrevorWilliamsA

Wow - what a video! You did an awesome job of editing.

@jdniu197

This was my cousin's bad. So awesome to find this. Nice work.

@fullbodydenim

Often compared to the Silicon Teens the Pulsars took it to another level. Broke up far too soon!

@rock3tcatU233

This song makes me feel happy! ^_^

@VulcanFleet

That was awesome. I wish more of today's music was like that. Sadly, it's not. I know, I know, I know it's over, Justin Bieber has taken over...

@pharaoh23

so happy to see this.

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