In May of 2006 "Škoda Mluvit" was released and contains the single "pac man / shopping cart.
Reality Check
Schneider TM Lyrics
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it's getting harder to find out
who you work for
and western fusion is about
a tree is a forest
like the one from the cure
there's no way out
we're out of the green and into the black
beware of the matrix
and keep a warm heart inside
don't jump of the train
it's still a long way to ride
second verse to the sky
and everything's allright
there's a bad moon rising
the belly's fat, can't feel sad
back on the track of expectation-overload
one step back is one ahead
so we've been taught
by every leader
to make it easier and to grow
got stuck in the ice-age
education over board
beware of the matrix
and keep a warm heart inside
don't jump off the train
there's still a long way to ride
reality check
it's getting harder to find out
who you work for
and western fusion is about
a tree is a forest
like the one from the cure
there's no way out
we're out of the green and into the black
there's no fuckin' doubt
beware of the matrix
and keep a warm heart inside
don't jump of the train
there's still a long way to ride
The song "Reality Check" by Schneider TM is a commentary on the state of society and the ways in which we have become disconnected from nature and our own selves. The opening lines suggest that we are losing our sense of identity and purpose in the working world. The use of the term "western fusion" implies a blending of cultures that is leading to a loss of individuality and autonomy. The comparison of a tree to a forest, taken from a song of The Cure, suggests that we too are connected to something larger than ourselves and need to reconnect with nature in order to find our place in the world again.
The chorus warns us to be wary of the "matrix," which can be interpreted as the societal constructs and systems that control and manipulate us. However, the song also holds out hope for change, reminding us to keep a warm heart inside and not to jump off the train, despite the difficulties we face.
Overall, "Reality Check" is a call to action, urging us to recognize the ways in which we have become disconnected from our true selves and from nature, and to work towards a more authentic and fulfilling way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
reality check
The need to assess one's current situation and recognize the truth of it.
it's getting harder to find out
The difficulty in determining the root of one's allegiance or occupation.
who you work for
The organization or entity that one owes loyalty to.
and western fusion is about
The blending of different cultures into one.
a tree is a forest
Small parts that we see may be indications of larger things or ideas.
like the one from the cure
Referencing a specific example from popular culture to illustrate the previous point.
there's no way out
The realization that current circumstances cannot be escaped.
we're out of the green and into the black
Moving away from a state of prosperity and into difficulty.
there's no fuckin' doubt
The certainty of the previous statement.
beware of the matrix
A cautionary statement against mass conformity or control.
and keep a warm heart inside
Maintain compassion and kindness in the face of adversity.
don't jump of the train
Do not abandon one's current trajectory.
it's still a long way to ride
The journey ahead is difficult and will require perseverance.
second verse to the sky
The beginning of a new phase or perspective.
and everything's allright
The feeling that things are going well despite challenges.
there's a bad moon rising
A sense of impending danger or trouble.
the belly's fat, can't feel sad
A state of temporary comfort or distraction from problems.
back on the track of expectation-overload
Returning to the cycle of high expectation leading to disappointment.
one step back is one ahead
Taking a step back from a problem can provide new perspective and solutions.
so we've been taught
Societal norms and institutions influence the way we approach problems.
by every leader
Leaders have used this mindset to maintain control over society.
to make it easier and to grow
The idea of progress through efficiency and expansion.
got stuck in the ice-age
Referring to a stagnation in societal progress.
education over board
Education has been abandoned in favor of other priorities.
there's still a long way to ride
Despite progress, there is much more to be done.
beware of the matrix
A repetition of the previous cautionary statement.
and keep a warm heart inside
A repetition of the previous advice to maintain compassion.
don't jump of the train
A repetition of the previous warning against abandoning one's path.
there's still a long way to ride
A repetition of the previous statement about the difficulty ahead.
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-og7lb9wu1v
The video was often aired on MTV back in early 2003, great memories
@makeiteasyonurself
I found you through the amazing defunct label Earsugar, you’re brilliant
@noxpox
hello again can't belive that it's nearly 30 years now!
@christhomasism
This song is so fucking good. More people should hear this song. It seriously is one of my favs
@gom7488
absolutely😊
@BBoyBiff
A masterpiece
@csatomant
My brain was listening to this song when I woke up today... after about twenty years ... for no fuckin reason ... I love my brain :-)
@mg-yl1uv
His best song. Love it.
@mybestfriend13
awesome classic choon
@iesus68
some good memories brings me here, what a great song and video