Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.
Richard Cheese text taken from Wikipedia.
Airbag
Richard Cheese Lyrics
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In a jackknifed juggernaut
I am born again
In the neon sign
Scrolling up and down
I am born again
I am back to save the universe
In a deep deep sleep of the innocent
I am born again
In a fast german car
I'm amazed that I survived
An airbag saved my life
In an interstellar burst
I am back to save the universe
In an interstellar burst
I am back to save the universe
The lyrics of Richard Cheese's song "Airbag" encapsulate a sense of rebirth and renewal. The repetition of the phrase "I am born again" emphasizes this theme, suggesting that the singer has undergone a profound transformation. The song takes on a more ominous tone in its references to the next world war and the jackknifed juggernaut, but even here there is a sense of triumph in the singer's ability to be reborn in the face of such adversity. The references to the neon sign and the interstellar burst suggest that the singer's rebirth is taking place on a cosmic scale, with implications that go beyond the immediate context of the song.
The most powerful image in the song is that of the airbag, which "saved [the singer's] life" during a car crash. This suggests that the singer has faced death and come out the other side, reinforcing the themes of rebirth and transformation. The repeated references to saving the universe suggest that the singer's transformation has cosmic implications, and that they are now in a position to contribute to some larger purpose. The song's focus on transformation and survival provides a compelling message of hope and resilience, suggesting that even in the face of great adversity, it is possible to be reborn and to make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the next world war
Despite the inevitable destruction and chaos of a hypothetical war, I will emerge anew
In a jackknifed juggernaut
Even in the midst of a catastrophic accident, I am reborn and rise again
I am born again
Regardless of the circumstances, I will always find a way to start anew and begin again
In the neon sign
Amidst the flashy lights and superficiality of our modern world, I find new life
Scrolling up and down
As the neon sign cycles through its programmed messages, I am renewed and reborn
In an interstellar burst
As if propelled by cosmic energy, I am reborn and given a new purpose
I am back to save the universe
I have been granted a mission and purpose to use my rebirth to help others and make a difference
In a deep deep sleep of the innocent
With the peaceful rest of the innocent, I am reborn free of past mistakes and regrets
In a fast german car
Even in a high-speed vehicle of German engineering, I can be put in danger
I'm amazed that I survived
Despite the danger, I am able to emerge from the accident unscathed and with a renewed appreciation for life
An airbag saved my life
The technology of modern safety equipment has allowed me to be saved and given another chance at life
In an interstellar burst
I embark on another interstellar journey, using my rebirth and newfound purpose to help others and better the world
I am back to save the universe
Once again, I have been given a mission and purpose to use my rebirth to help others and make a difference in the universe
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.