Plastic Fantastic
Robin Black and 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
[Chorus]
It would be easy to erase
Are you soothed?
Are you soothed?
We were going to eliminate you
But we really really liked your eyes
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
[Chorus]
You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
We wanted to incinerate you
But we really really liked you skies
They are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
Your world is a very special place
I see we made a big mistake
Your planet is a wonderful place
[Chorus]
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 and the Intergalactic Rock Stars' song "Plastic Fantastic" are full of contrasts and paradoxical statements. The singer begins with a harsh condemnation of the world, calling it "a very big mistake" and "a dark and ugly place." However, as the chorus comes in, the tone softens slightly, as the singer admits that "we really really liked your eyes" and that "Your planet is a wonderful place." The chorus also introduces the concept of plasticity, with the repeated refrain of "You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic," suggesting that there is something both fake and appealing about the world.
The second verse continues the theme of the world being a "bad disgrace" and a "filthy nasty place," but once again, the singer admits to liking something about it - this time its skies. The final chorus takes a new twist, with the singer revealing that the intention was to eliminate or incinerate the planet, but now the aliens plan to assimilate the humans because they "really really like your lives." The song ends with a repeated chant of "Plastic (Oh) Fantastic," leaving the listener to ponder the conflicting emotions and opinions expressed throughout the lyrics.
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Your world is a very big mistake
The world that humans have created is a huge mistake, according to the perspective of the intergalactic rock stars.
I've seen all that I can take
The singers have witnessed enough of the mistakes and issues present on Earth and are growing weary of them.
Your planet is a dark and ugly place
The planet lacks beauty and positivity, and instead has a negative, dark energy surrounding it.
It would be easy to erase
The intergalactic rock stars believe it would be simple to eliminate humans and eradicated life on the planet.
Are you soothed?
The rock stars question whether humans are at peace or comfortable in their own existence.
We were going to eliminate you
The singers had originally planned to obliterate human life on Earth.
But we really really liked your eyes
The beauty of human eyes impressed the intergalactic rock stars so much that they spared humanity.
You are Plastic
The singers view humanity as artificial and manufactured rather than authentic or natural.
Your world is a very bad disgrace
From the viewpoint of the intergalactic rock stars, humans have tarnished their world and created a shameful existence for themselves.
Your earth is a filthy nasty place
The planet has become a dirty and unclean place due to the actions of humans.
We wanted to incinerate you
The intergalactic rock stars originally wished to completely annihilate humanity.
But we really really liked you skies
The beauty of the skies on Earth won over the hearts of the singers, making them decide to spare humanity.
You are Plastic (Oh) Fantastic
Humankind's artificial existence and way of presenting themselves is being praised by the singers in a sarcastic manner.
Your world is a very special place
The beauty and unique qualities of Earth have been realized by the intergalactic rock stars, who previously only saw the negative aspects.
I see we made a big mistake
The singers now recognize that their original plan to eliminate humans would have been a grave error, due to the beauty of the planet and its inhabitants.
We are going to assimilate you
The intergalactic rock stars intend to incorporate humans into their wider universe and possibly make our world better in the process.
Cause we really really like your lives
The singers find value in the existence and way of life that humans have created for themselves.
They are Plastic (oh) Fantastic
The intergalactic rock stars continue to sarcastically praise humanity's artificial way of existence as being superior and impressive.
(Oh) Fantastic
The imaginative and creative universe beyond Earth is being celebrated by the singers.
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Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS CUNNANE, KEVIN MANSHIP, KEVIN TAYLOR, KY ANTO, ROBIN BLACK
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