Former Future
Rob Sonic Lyrics
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Went in his way high off the fumes
Scrapin' your hands while stand by try and consume
Media, ready mart, marketing, youth
Stuck in the track vital seismic primal
Urge to, nerves blue, under the mass
Fist, full of medicaid, zest, pull the decorate
Settlin' rocks through the window metal and stock
Slush, your a stone gas, first, in your clone class
Pull out my knife, carving I was not here
During an air raid so its under the desk
I got five on the future
When it's safe, then its safe
When it's safe, then its safe now
Automated, hearing cones, satellites and drains
Name four things that you paid for
Without knowing it during the Bush campaign
Barges for ink, mink oil for slick
Water for rings, for the last jaws(?), jock it(?)
It sings when he's half horse probably sick
Most of new ways, helium promo tapes
As good a time for a sample of my O plus
It's bustin' just inflate
When ya wait, for the shed skin
Ya wait, in the dead wind
Remember the code, before the money took hold
Then ya run and shook show, breaking bread with fate
I got five on the future
When it's safe, then it's safe
When it's safe, then it's safe now
Cause that's my former future
When it's safe, then it's safe
When it's safe, then it's safe now
I got five on the future
When it's safe, then it's safe
When it's safe, then its safe now
The lyrics of Rob Sonic's song "Former Future" appear to be a commentary on the state of society and the impact of technology, media, and politics. The first verse includes references to modern societal issues such as mortgages, transplants, consumption, marketing, and the primal urge to survive. The second verse takes a more political turn, with references to the Bush campaign, and purchases made without conscious thought. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got five on the future" which likely means the singer has some hope for the future, but only when it is safe.
The lyrics' meaning is further emphasized by the use of language, with mixing metaphors like "stuck in the track vital seismic primal" and "it sings when he's half horse probably sick" which creates a sense of confusion and unease. Additionally, the mention of a knife and hiding under a desk during an air raid suggests a sense of danger and vulnerability.
Overall, the lyrics of "Former Future" seem to be a commentary on the complexities and challenges of modern society, with a hint of hope for a better future if and when it becomes safe.
Line by Line Meaning
Quintessent, need a mortgage, main transplant
Essential, requiring a loan, major life change
Went in his way high off the fumes
Moved forward under the influence of something intoxicating
Scrapin' your hands while stand by try and consume
Harming yourself while attempting to gain something
Media, ready mart, marketing, youth
Mass communication, stores preparing, promoting to young people
Stuck in the track vital seismic primal
Trapped in a fundamental, instinctual pattern
Urge to, nerves blue, under the mass
Desire to act, anxious, oppressed by the majority
Fist, full of medicaid, zest, pull the decorate
Grip on government-funded medical care, enthusiasm for life, remove unnecessary embellishment
Settlin' rocks through the window metal and stock
Causing chaos by throwing stones and metal objects through windows
For the heroes crying for you
For those who are fighting for you and who are emotionally affected
Slush, your a stone gas, first, in your clone class
Muddy, you are immovable, the original in your group of similar people
Pull out my knife, carving I was not here
Retrieve a weapon, carving a message to indicate you were not present
During an air raid so its under the desk
While being attacked, hiding under a table
I got five on the future
I am betting on the future
When it's safe, then its safe
Only when it is secure, it is secure
When it's safe, then its safe now
When it's secure now, it's secure now
Automated, hearing cones, satellites and drains
Working by itself, listening devices, orbiting objects and sewage pipes
Name four things that you paid for
List four things you spent money on
Without knowing it during the Bush campaign
Without realizing it during the time George W. Bush was running for office
Barges for ink, mink oil for slick
Boats for ink transportation, oil from minks for lubrication
Water for rings, for the last jaws(?), jock it(?)
Water for jewelry cleaning, for the end of something or someone, exert effort
It sings when he's half horse probably sick
It makes noise when he is part horse which may be ill
Most of new ways, helium promo tapes
Most of the latest methods, tapes promoting helium
As good a time for a sample of my O plus
A perfect moment to sample my blood type, which is O +
It's bustin' just inflate
It is exploding, just add air
When ya wait, for the shed skin
When you are waiting to shed your old skin
Ya wait, in the dead wind
You wait in the still, lifeless wind
Remember the code, before the money took hold
Recall the values you used to hold before becoming obsessed with money
Then ya run and shook show, breaking bread with fate
Then you run and cause a scene, embracing your destiny
Cause that's my former future
Because that was my previously envisioned future
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.