1) Skyscraper were a UK-based alternative rock band formed during 1992. The… Read Full Bio ↴1) Skyscraper were a UK-based alternative rock band formed during 1992. The original line up consisted of Vic Kemlicz (guitar/vocals), Adi Vines (bass) and Oliver Grasset (drums). Their debut album Superstate was relased in 1995 to critical acclaim, including a KKKKK review in Kerrang!. During 1995 the band were joined by second guitarist Adam Lamprell and later by drummer Craig Adrienne who replaced Grasset in 1996.

Although the band's music was superfically similar to the grunge style that was popular at the time, it incorporated industrial and noise rock characteristics with a melodic inventiveness and an unusual guitar style which brought the band swift attention. Despite being favourites of the UK rock press the band split after the recording of their second album Shooters in 1997.

2) Skyscraper are a powerful, spiky, new wave / post punk act from London. The 4-piece has been likened variously to Joy Divison, Talking Heads and Television amongst others and they are 'Glastonbury Festival Unsigned' finalists. They have been hotly tipped in the UK press and have featured on TV and Radio.

3) Skyscraper is also an alias for drum'n'bass producers Duncan Hutchinson & Nicholas Kristian Sykes a.k.a. DJ Trace & Nico.

4) Skyscraper is trance double-act Andy Bury and Rich Mowatt, better known as Solarstone. Under the Skyscraper alias they released Jabberwock and the beautiful opus The Hymn in 1999. The Hymn was eventually reissued in 2006 with remixes from Duende and Adam Nickey.

T.V.Lization
Skyscraper Lyrics

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Turn on the bloody screen, the show is goin'on
Don't need to be afraid, it's always far from home
If you don't like it you can choose another one
That shows another truth, the one you like know

Turn it on, turn it off, you're the king
Forget the real life, it's just insane and boring
You'll feel like if your problems were so far

You live day by day without seeing your life passing by

Take your feet off the ground
Don't try to understand
I'm sure you feel so fine now
But you are going down

When will you realize?
That this is not your life
It's all fake
It controls your mind and makes you blind

You smile, you cry
For some character's life
You live, you die
And behind a sea of lies you hide

Wake up man you're just another puppet
Completely under control
You love, you hate, you laugh, you cry
And you keep doing
You keep doing everything you're told
Wear it, buy it, eat it, breathe and watch it
You keep watching all this empty show
It fills your gaps, now it kills your mind
And makes you live just like a stone

When will you realize?
That this is not your life
It's all fake
It controls your mind and makes you blind

You smile, you cry
For some character's life
You live, you die
And behind a sea of lies you hide

See this poor man
He's feeling so strong
He can't see his empty hands
He is so blind
He's just another stupid guy
Who's a livin' in a T.V. life

Close your blinded eyes
Sleep, turn off your mind
Feel all your problems die
Freeze while the time goes by

Can't you see? it's fantasy
But your problems still remain true
You feel good. it's your food
It's the way out of your sad life
It's not bad but you let it possess you
You're livin' in lies that you turn into real life
You're still the same, without a change
You are turning your back to real life

When will you realize?
That this is not your life
It's all fake
It controls your mind and makes you blind

You smile, you cry
For some character's life

You live, you die
And behind a sea of lies you hide

Overall Meaning

The song "T.V.Lization" by Skyscraper has a strong message about the dangers of being too consumed by television and how it can control our lives. The lyrics urge the listener to think about the effects that constant TV watching can have on one's mental and emotional state.

The first verse highlights the ease with which we can turn on the TV and escape from reality, but warns that this escape can be dangerous if we become too immersed in it. The chorus calls for the listener to wake up and realize that this is not real life, that the constant consumption of fake TV characters can control our minds and make us blind to the truth.

The second verse goes further, painting a picture of people who are like puppets, completely under the control of the media. It calls for us to resist this control by being aware of what we watch and how it affects us. The final verse shows us how the power of television can be all-consuming, so much so that we stop living our real lives.

Overall, this song is a powerful warning to be mindful of how much time we're spending in front of the TV and to actively choose what we watch and how it affects us. It's a call to wake up and live our real lives, rather than being controlled by the media.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn on the bloody screen, the show is goin'on
Start watching TV, the program is on

Don't need to be afraid, it's always far from home
You don't have to worry about what you see on TV because it's not real and doesn't affect your life

If you don't like it you can choose another one
If you don't like what you're watching, you can change the channel to find something else

That shows another truth, the one you like know
You can watch a different program that presents a version of reality that aligns with your preferences or beliefs

Turn it on, turn it off, you're the king
You have control over the TV and can turn it on or off as you please

Forget the real life, it's just insane and boring
TV can help you escape from the monotony and stress of real life

You'll feel like if your problems were so far
Watching TV can make you forget about your own problems and feel like they are less significant

You live day by day without seeing your life passing by
When you watch TV, time seems to fly by and it's easy to lose sight of how much time you waste sitting in front of the screen

Take your feet off the ground
Get lost in the fantasy world on TV instead of dealing with the harsh realities of life

Don't try to understand
Don't think too deeply about what you're watching or how it might be manipulating you

I'm sure you feel so fine now
TV can make you feel good temporarily, but it's not a real solution to your problems

But you are going down
Your dependence on TV is causing you to become disconnected from reality and less able to cope with life's challenges

When will you realize?
The artist is questioning the listener's awareness of the negative impacts of TV on their life

That this is not your life
Watching TV is not a substitute for living your life in the real world

It's all fake
TV programs are not real and are often created to entertain, manipulate, or distract you

It controls your mind and makes you blind
TV can have a powerful influence on what you think, how you feel, and what actions you take in your life

You smile, you cry
TV can evoke strong emotions in you

For some character's life
You become emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters on TV

You live, you die
Watching TV can make you feel like you are experiencing different aspects of life vicariously

And behind a sea of lies you hide
TV can be full of half-truths, misleading information, or outright lies and can allow you to escape from the harsh realities of your own life

See this poor man
The artist is pointing out how TV can negatively affect people's lives

He's feeling so strong
The person is emotionally invested in what they're watching on TV and feels a strong connection to it

He can't see his empty hands
Despite all the time they spend watching TV, they have nothing tangible to show for it and their life may feel empty

He is so blind
Watching TV can lead to a lack of awareness or sensitivity to real-world issues and problems

He's just another stupid guy
The artist is using sarcasm to draw attention to how TV can make people seem foolish or ignorant

Who's a livin' in a T.V. life
The person is consumed by their dependence on TV and neglects other aspects of their life

Close your blinded eyes
The artist is urging the listener to stop being blinded by the effects of TV and start seeing reality

Sleep, turn off your mind
The artist is suggesting that the listener is mindlessly watching TV and should take a break from it to clear their mind

Feel all your problems die
By taking a break from TV and focusing on real life, the listener may find solutions to their problems and feel more fulfilled

Freeze while the time goes by
The artist is questioning the value of wasting time watching TV instead of taking action to solve problems or pursue goals

Can't you see? it's fantasy
TV programs are fictional and are not representative of real life

But your problems still remain true
Watching TV does not solve your real-life problems, it only numbs you to them temporarily

You feel good. it's your food
TV can be a source of comfort or entertainment, but it should not be relied upon as a substitute for real-life experiences

It's the way out of your sad life
TV can provide a temporary escape from real-life problems, but ultimately does not solve them

It's not bad but you let it possess you
TV is not inherently evil, but if you allow it to control your life, it can have negative consequences

You're livin' in lies that you turn into real life
TV programs can be misleading or false and can shape your perception of reality even though they are not real

You're still the same, without a change
Watching TV does not make you grow or change as a person, it only stagnates your growth and development

You are turning your back to real life
By watching TV, you are avoiding your real-life problems and responsibilities, which can lead to negative consequences

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