There are several artists that go by the name Sim:

1) SiM is a japan… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists that go by the name Sim:

1) SiM is a japanese alternative metal band with SKA and punk influences.
2) Sim is a japanese abstract/experimental electronic rock act.
3) Sim (Simon Jacques Eugène Berryer) was a French humorist, writer and comedian.
4) Sim was a punk band from Finland.
5) Sim lives in Skaistgirys. The school was a DJ. One of the three members of the group “Lostra Crew”.
6) Sim (Siimo Raba) comes from Estonia although for the past 6 years he's been based in London, where he splits his time between working for Juno Records, writing jacking house music plus helping out behind the scenes at the HQs of UK record labels Autoreply, Ornate & Stuga Musik.
7) Sim, also typographied as ssiimm is an electronic and experimental producer from the United States. They came in the music production in september 2016 with the remix of Hyperloop by Voia; they were named Laidux at this time. They had released the album _THEMARCHER in february 2018, which was portrayed in a simpsonwave aesthetic video by Aseckas few days later.
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WHO'S NEXT
Sim Lyrics

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after an idiot vanished, an alien arrived
after he flew away, a can gets empty,
there's no way to survive
when everything was piled up,
Mr.BIG hid in a box instead a loach came out
what a beautiful country, there is no doubt

wait, oh wait! can't you keep your promises

no way! cut your throat with your own hands
is the Diet a sushi-go-round?
who's fucking next? I didn't order it…

here's another problem
important thing is to understand various aspects of this land
but he has a one track mind
the only thing he can do is pray to the Divine
brainwashed people lost their judgment
it's not a kind of movement
when he says "it's black" (black!) "no, it's white" (white!)
the blind shepherd leads them to a crumbling basement

ah-ah, start small, before we pass away
ah-ah, Rome wasn't built in a day
…return to the topic

wait, oh wait! can't you keep your promises
no way! cut your throat with your own hands
is the Diet a sushi-go-round?
who's fucking next?
wait, oh wait! I don't know who to trust
no way! I don't wanna be killed in the blast
we don't want a hero
bring us someone who we can trust

who's the fucking next one?

who made it like a sushi go round?
who made it like a sushi go round?
we are not monkey in a zoo
there are so many pills never be swallowed
you don' know yet that your vision is narrow
someone tries to shoot you with a bow and arrow
now we gotta think more about tomorrow
(because you're dead already!)

who is the next one? / who's gonna be the victim?
you gotta let us choose one

the Diet is not a place to take a nap
our dying nation is watching you
the Diet is not a place to take a nap
we're dying, we're dying

wait, oh wait! can't you keep your promises
no way! cut your throat with your own hands
is the Diet a sushi-go-round?
who's fucking next?
wait, oh wait! I don't know who to trust
no way! I don't wanna be killed in the blast
we don't want a hero
bring us someone who we can trust

who's the fucking next one?

Overall Meaning

Sim's song "WHO'S NEXT" is a thought-provoking and powerful commentary on the state of Japanese politics, social division, and the need for strong and trustworthy leadership. The lyrics of the song revolve around the idea that the country is in a state of turmoil, with people uncertain about who to trust and what the future holds. The first verse speaks of the departure of an idiot and the arrival of an alien, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the changing political landscape in Japan, where old leaders are being replaced by new ones who are not necessarily better. The lack of hope is further emphasized in the line "there's no way to survive," suggesting that the people are struggling to persevere through these difficult times.

The second verse deals with the issue of brainwashing and the loss of independent thinking. Sim speaks of a man who has a one-track mind, and the only thing he can do is pray to the Divine. This could be a reference to the rise of religious fanaticism, where people blindly follow their leaders without questioning their motives or actions. The line "the blind shepherd leads them to a crumbling basement" implies that the people are being led to their own destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

after an idiot vanished, an alien arrived
Following the departure of a foolish leader, a new, unfamiliar figure has taken their place.

after he flew away, a can gets empty, there's no way to survive
After the previous leader left, resources were depleted, and the situation is now dire.

when everything was piled up, Mr.BIG hid in a box instead a loach came out
Despite having a position of power, the current leader is incompetent and ineffective.

what a beautiful country, there is no doubt
Despite the current state of crisis, the artist still recognizes the inherent beauty and potential of their country.

wait, oh wait! can't you keep your promises
The artist is frustrated with the broken promises made by those in power.

no way! cut your throat with your own hands
The singer believes those who break their promises should be held accountable and punished.

is the Diet a sushi-go-round?
The singer questions whether the political process is just a revolving door of incompetence and corruption.

who's fucking next? I didn't order it…
The artist is fed up with the constant turnover of ineffective leaders and doesn't want to be subjected to any more of them.

important thing is to understand various aspects of this land
In order to make progress, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the country.

but he has a one track mind
The current leader is narrow-minded and not equipped to handle the complex issues at hand.

the only thing he can do is pray to the Divine
The singer doubts the competence of the current leader and believes they are relying on divine intervention rather than practical solutions.

brainwashed people lost their judgment
The artist believes that the populace has been manipulated into supporting ineffective leaders.

it's not a kind of movement
The singer believes that the current political climate is not conducive to meaningful progress.

when he says 'it's black' (black!) 'no, it's white' (white!)
The current leader is incapable of making clear and decisive decisions.

the blind shepherd leads them to a crumbling basement
The singer believes that the current leader is leading the country to ruin.

ah-ah, start small, before we pass away
The artist believes it is important to make incremental progress before it's too late.

ah-ah, Rome wasn't built in a day
The artist acknowledges that progress takes time and cannot happen overnight.

we are not monkey in a zoo
The singer rejects the notion that the populace is simply there to be observed and manipulated.

there are so many pills never be swallowed
The singer believes that there are many potential solutions to the country's problems that have yet to be tried.

you don' know yet that your vision is narrow
The artist believes that the current leader and their supporters are blind to the larger issues at hand.

someone tries to shoot you with a bow and arrow
The artist believes that their country is under attack from numerous threats, both internal and external.

now we gotta think more about tomorrow (because you're dead already!)
The artist warns that failure to take action now will result in a grim future for their country.

you gotta let us choose one
The singer demands that the populace should have a say in who leads their country.

the Diet is not a place to take a nap
The artist believes that those in power are not taking their responsibilities seriously.

our dying nation is watching you
The singer acknowledges the dire state of their country and implores those in power to take action.

wait, oh wait! I don't know who to trust
The singer is skeptical of those in power and is unsure who to believe.

no way! I don't wanna be killed in the blast
The singer is afraid of the potential consequences of the actions of those in power.

we don't want a hero
The artist believes that it is not wise to rely on any one individual to solve their country's problems.

bring us someone who we can trust
The artist wants a leader who is competent, trustworthy, and capable of making meaningful progress.

who's the fucking next one?
The singer is exasperated with the constant turnover of ineffective leaders and is unsure who will be next to take their place.

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