Plastic Fantastic
Robin Black & the Intergalactic Rock Stars Lyrics
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I've seen all that I can take
Your planet is a dark and ugly place
It would be easy to erase
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
We were going to eliminate you
You are Plastic
Your world is a very bad disgrace
I've seen about all that I can take
Your earth is a filthy nasty place
It would be easy to erase
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
We were going to eliminate you
But we really really liked your eyes
You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
We wanted to incinerate you
But we really really liked you skies
They are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
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Your world is a very special place
I see we made a big mistake
Your planet is a wonderful place
It would be hard to replace
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
We were going to eliminate you
But we really really liked your eyes
You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
We wanted to incinerate you
But we really really liked you skies
They are Plastic
We are going to assimilate you
Cause we really really like your lives
They are Plastic (oh) Fantastic
You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
(Oh) Fantastic
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The lyrics to Robin Black & the Intergalactic Rock Stars's "Plastic Fantastic" are a critique of the state of the world and the human race. The song starts by calling the world a "very big mistake" and a "dark and ugly place." The lyrics suggest that it would be easy to just erase the planet and start over. However, as the song progresses, there is a shift in tone. The band decides not to eliminate the human race but rather assimilate it, as they have grown to appreciate the beauty of human eyes, skies, and lives.
The repetition of the question "Are you soothed?" throughout the song suggests that the band is trying to calm down the listeners, as if they know that such a critique can be difficult to hear. The use of the word "plastic" seems to be a metaphor for the way that humans have become artificial and superficial. The band's declaration of the world being a "very special place" towards the end of the song is a hopeful message that the world can be saved if humans start valuing what is truly important.
Line by Line Meaning
Your world is a very big mistake
The singer believes that the Earth is a flawed planet.
I've seen all that I can take
The singer has reached a point of frustration with the world.
Your planet is a dark and ugly place
The Earth is described as a negative place.
It would be easy to erase
Removing the Earth from existence would not be a difficult task.
Are you soothed?
The artist is asking the listener if the harsh words are comforting them in any way.
We were going to eliminate you
The singer's group had originally planned to destroy Earth and its inhabitants.
But we really really liked your eyes
The singer's plan changed because they found something they favored on Earth.
You are Plastic
The artist is implying that the people on Earth are fake or superficial.
Your world is a very bad disgrace
The Earth is looked down upon and seen as shameful.
Your earth is a filthy nasty place
The Earth is described as being unclean and unpleasant.
We wanted to incinerate you
The plan to destroy the Earth was to burn it to ashes.
But we really really liked your skies
The artist's group changed their plans due to admiration of the planet's sky.
Your world is a very special place
The singer now views the Earth as unique and significant.
I see we made a big mistake
The singer regrets the initial thoughts of destroying the Earth.
It would be hard to replace
Finding a planet as valuable as Earth would be difficult.
We are going to assimilate you
The artist's group now plans to integrate themselves into Earth's population.
Cause we really really like your lives
The reason for the change in plans is due to the group's appreciation for human life on Earth.
They are Plastic (oh) Fantastic
The singer is reaffirming their previous statement about Earth and its inhabitants.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.