6 O'clock News
Red C Lyrics


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Sex and violence I like to watch
Destructive earthquakes, catastrophic shocks
This can be found on Six O'Clock News
A family program for me and you

Shows the problems of society
Walter talks about sexuality
The violent movies are so damn lame
Like a Disney movie that's so damn tame

Sex and violence I like to watch
Destructive earthquakes, catastrophic shocks
This can be found on Six O'Clock News
A family program for me and you

Watch the poor suffer on the tube
See the candidates make promises to you
Hear about the wars fought all around

They talk about rape, they talk about assault
Life is nothing but a grain of salt

Sex and violence I like to watch
Destructive earthquakes, catastrophic shocks
This can be found on Six O'Clock News
A family program for me and you

Sex and violence I like to watch




Destructive earthquakes, catastrophic shocks
This can be found...

Overall Meaning

The song "6 O'clock News" by Red C is a commentary on the media and society's obsession with sex and violence. The lyrics describe the appeal of destructive events such as earthquakes and shocks, as well as the entertainment value of violent movies that are too tame. The Six O'Clock News is portrayed as a family-friendly program that showcases the problems of society while discussing topics such as sexuality, wars, rape, and assault.


The song presents a cynical view of the media as it exploits people's fascination with sex and violence to boost ratings. The reference to Walt(er) in the song may be a nod to Walter Cronkite, a legendary news anchor known for his objective reporting. The song suggests that even respected journalists are not immune to the pressures of sensationalism. The lyrics also touch upon the political climate, with the mention of political candidates making promises that are often not kept.


Overall, the song serves as a critique of the media and society's voyeuristic tendencies. It challenges the idea that such content is suitable for family viewing and raises questions about the impact of such programming on the public's psyche.


Line by Line Meaning

Sex and violence I like to watch
I enjoy watching explicit scenes of sex and violence


Destructive earthquakes, catastrophic shocks
I find natural disasters and tragedies interesting and entertaining


This can be found on Six O'Clock News
These types of stories are commonly aired during the evening news


A family program for me and you
Despite the mature content, this is still considered a show for all ages


Shows the problems of society
The news sheds light on the issues currently plaguing our world


Walter talks about sexuality
The news anchor discusses sexual topics and behavior


The violent movies are so damn lame
Action films that lack realistic violence are uninteresting to me


Like a Disney movie that's so damn tame
Children's films that lack excitement and edginess are uninteresting to me


Watch the poor suffer on the tube
I enjoy observing the struggles of those less fortunate through televised news


See the candidates make promises to you
Politicians making empty pledges is a common occurrence on news programs


Hear about the wars fought all around
News programs often discuss ongoing global conflicts and warfare


They talk about rape, they talk about assault
The news covers stories of sexual violence and abuse


Life is nothing but a grain of salt
I have a nihilistic outlook on life, believing it to be meaningless




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Comments from YouTube:

@vitorzinho10

After the 1st minute mark it gets really powerful!

@maddogg63

underrated....

@starhousestories

that's the right, Otto "you have been added God's list.

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