SMB fuses every kind of music from throughout history using both digital and standard instruments into a seamless blend of mind blowing rock. There are no walls, there are no boundaries. This band has proven that you can think outside of the box, and still get in people's heads.
Since the band released The Process of Assimilation in 2004, SMB has played hundreds of shows across the USA and sold thousands of records to fans all around the world. In 2005 SMB released The Museum of Barnyard Oddities, a collection of b-sides, covers and remixes that has attained legendary status. In 2006 There Is No God In Space dropped- the band's most daring album to date-and all hell has broken loose.
Current band members
* Reverend John Wheeler IV — vocals, keyboards, programming, samples
* Bryan "Da Gimp" Pierson — drums, programming, samples (2000 - present)
* Cassidy "Cass" Nee — bass, bass synth, live keys (2002 - present)
* Jesse "Turff" McInturff — guitars, programming (2007 - present)
Former members
* Owen Good III — guitars, backing vocals (1997 - 2007)
* former bassist (he would like to remain anonymous) — bass (1997 - 2002)
* Dan Gould — drums (1997 - 2000)
OpinioNation
Screaming Mechanical Brain Lyrics
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Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself think
And do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
You can believe what you believe, but just so long as we all agree
Loose lips sink ships; don't warn the rats of the dirty deeds
Copy and paste, erase a race of educated motherfuckers out of place
Silence the noise that preaches choice so only sheep and cattle are given voice
Hear the call to raise the wall to keep our evolution down to a crawl
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself
Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself
Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams
What makes these days so very strange, the more things change they stay the same
Lock us up to protect their freedom, take rest out back and beat 'em 'cause
WE ARE the complication of issues and simple matters
WE ARE a congregation of sinners to burn and scatter
WE ARE in violation of nothing but made to feel that
WE ARE part of the problem if we don't live by this motto
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself
Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else Keep
Your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself think
And do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else!
The lyrics to Screaming Mechanical Brain's song OpinioNation are a scathing critique of conformity and the suppression of individual thought and opinion. The song paints a picture of a world where dissenting views are not tolerated, and those who speak out are punished. The chorus repeats the instruction to "keep your opinions to yourself" and follow orders, painting a bleak, oppressive picture of a society where individuality is stifled.
The verses illustrate the ways in which dissent is suppressed, from censorship and police control to the manipulation of public opinion through media and the education system. The lyrics suggest that those in power are threatened by individuals who think for themselves and speak out against the status quo, and use various means to control and silence opposition.
The final lines of the song, "we are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams," offer a glimmer of hope for those who refuse to stay silent and accept the status quo. The song presents a powerful message about the importance of critical thinking and resisting the pressure to conform, even in the face of censorship and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself
Don't express your thoughts and beliefs to others, keep them to yourself and don't question authority.
Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
Obey instructions without question, and don't deviate from them.
You can believe what you believe, but just so long as we all agree
You are allowed to hold individual opinions, but only as long as they align with the group consensus.
Loose lips sink ships; don't warn the rats of the dirty deeds
Don't expose the corruption or misconduct of those in power, or there will be consequences.
Copy and paste, erase a race of educated motherfuckers out of place
Dumb down the population by erasing the educated and intelligent individuals, who pose a threat to the status quo.
Police the street, censor the speech to keep a revolution just out of reach
Maintain strict control over the population and limit freedom of expression to prevent any potential uprisings or changes to the system.
Silence the noise that preaches choice so only sheep and cattle are given voice
Suppress any views advocating for individual rights or choices, and only allow those who follow blindly to have a say.
Hear the call to raise the wall to keep our evolution down to a crawl
Respond to any movements towards change with rigid resistance and erect barriers to prevent progress and maintain the status quo.
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams
Those who create art and have lofty aspirations still face the same repressive social and political structures.
Lock us up to protect their freedom, take rest out back and beat 'em 'cause
The ruling class justifies their repression of individual freedoms and use of violence against dissenters as necessary for their own protection.
WE ARE the complication of issues and simple matters
The people are blamed for making things more difficult than they need to be, even when they are simply asking for basic rights and freedoms.
WE ARE a congregation of sinners to burn and scatter
Any opposition to the establishment is portrayed as immoral and deserving of punishment.
WE ARE in violation of nothing but made to feel that
There is no actual wrongdoing on the part of the people, but they are made to feel guilty for challenging the system.
WE ARE part of the problem if we don't live by this motto
Those who do not conform to the authorities' expectations are seen as actively perpetuating societal issues and causing problems for everyone else.
Keep your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself
Repeated for emphasis - individuals should not share their thoughts or dissent from authority.
Think and do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else
Emphasized again to underscore the importance of obedience and conformity to authority without question or deviation.
Keep Your opinions to yourself, I said to yourself, just to yourself think
Reiterated again to drive the message home that individual thought and expression are not allowed or welcome in this society.
And do just what you're told, and you won't do nothing else!
Final reinforcement of the importance of obedience and subservience to authority, or face the consequences.
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ThatNoOdLeGuy
" never gonna buy a cd or tell anyone about them" Your a bit too late....
Limehammers
man... i dont feel good after listening to them... they make me mad... seems like all they want to be is destructive.. not contructive.. i could see these gu8ys causin trouble rather than stoppin it... never gonna buy a cd or tell anyone about them