Copycat
Shikari Lyrics


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I keep hearing what was said long before
Synchronized mouths a copy of dim light
Is what remained
The worst has still to come,
But you don't know and you never will

No gods, no masters
Your revolution is not much more
Than a piece of paper
Tell me whom are you fooling




Don't expect me to strife on your side
No progression made

Overall Meaning

In Shikari's song Copycat, the lyrics describe a situation where the singer is listening to people reiterate statements that have been said before in a synchronized manner. This repetition results in the loss of the original meaning, and only a dim light remains. The worst part is yet to come, but those who are repeating the statements are unaware of it and will never know. The next few lines make a statement about revolution and the absence of gods and masters. The singer points out that some revolutionaries have nothing to offer other than a piece of paper, and that is not enough to affect any lasting change. The final line is a challenge to those who are repeating themselves, indicating that no progress has been made with their efforts.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep hearing what was said long before
The words I hear are not original, but rather echoes of things said in the past.


Synchronized mouths a copy of dim light
People's mouths move in unison to repeat the same tired ideas, like a dimly lit stage show.


Is what remained
This is what is left of all the talk and noise - nothing but repetition.


The worst has still to come,
The situation is going to get worse, and we are not prepared for it.


But you don't know and you never will
We are ignorant of the impending crisis, and will remain so forever.


No gods, no masters
We reject any authority or control over our lives, be it divine or human.


Your revolution is not much more
The so-called 'revolution' you espouse is nothing but empty words and slogans.


Than a piece of paper
Your revolutionary manifesto or declaration is just a lifeless document.


Tell me whom are you fooling
Who do you think you are deceiving with your talk of revolution?


Don't expect me to strife on your side
Do not count on me to participate in your conflict or struggle.


No progression made
There has been no real improvement or advancement made through this 'revolution.'




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