Rock is dead
Sonar Lights Lyrics
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That's pushed around on every chance
A shiny bubble of supremacy
And masses clap while in a trance
You say that change
Is copy what's on the radio
You must be joking when you
Rock is dead
You lose your soul in chasing numbers
Like chasing shadows in the dark
Degrade a generation's consciousness
In the name of your forsaken god
Don't even try to hide it
Makes such a perfect sense now
When hungry vultures like you
Scream into my face and tell me
Rock is dead
Will you sing along tonight with me
Rock n' roll is here to stay
I don't see a reason to explain
You won't see the reason why
Rock is dead
The lyrics to Sonar Lights' song "Rock Is Dead" convey a frustration with the state of the music industry and how rock music has been overshadowed by mediocrity and commercialization. The band members are tired of witnessing talentless acts being pushed into the spotlight while true artistry takes a backseat. The opening lines express this sentiment, emphasizing their weariness and disapproval of the prevalent mediocrity that dominates the industry.
The lyrics also criticize the conformist attitude towards change within the music industry. The suggestion that change is simply imitating what is popular on the radio demonstrates the band's disdain for the lack of originality and creativity, as well as the reluctance to take risks. They mock this notion, highlighting the absurdity of defining change as mere imitation.
The central theme revolves around the declaration that "rock is dead." This proclamation serves as a rallying cry against those who prioritize profit and fame over the true essence of rock music. The lyrics suggest that in the pursuit of financial success and mainstream acceptance, artists lose their integrity, artistic vision, and connection to the soul of rock music. The band accuses those who chase numbers and degrade the consciousness of a generation as being complicit in killing the spirit of rock.
Overall, "Rock Is Dead" reflects the frustration and disillusionment of Sonar Lights with the state of the music industry, and their determination to resist the conformist pressures and preserve the authenticity and power of rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
We're sick and tired of mediocrity
We are exhausted and disgusted with the constant presence of average and uninspired music.
That's pushed around on every chance
It is persistently promoted and forced upon the audience at every opportunity.
A shiny bubble of supremacy
A superficial illusion of superiority.
And masses clap while in a trance
The audience mindlessly applauds and supports it without critical thinking.
You say that change
You claim that innovation
Is copy what's on the radio
Is simply replicating what is already popular on the radio.
You must be joking when you
You cannot be serious when you
Turn around, smile and tell me
Defend your argument by casually turning around and smiling at me
Rock is dead
Rock music has lost its vitality and relevance
You lose your soul in chasing numbers
You sacrifice your artistic integrity in pursuit of commercial success.
Like chasing shadows in the dark
Similar to futilely pursuing something intangible and elusive.
Degrade a generation's consciousness
Diminish and cheapen the awareness and understanding of an entire generation.
In the name of your forsaken god
In the pursuit of profit and material gain, abandoning any higher principles.
Don't even try to hide it
Do not attempt to conceal or disguise it
Makes such a perfect sense now
Now it becomes clearly logical and understandable.
When hungry vultures like you
When opportunistic individuals like you
Scream into my face and tell me
Shout directly at me and insist
Will you sing along tonight with me
Are you willing to participate and sing together with me tonight
Rock n' roll is here to stay
The genre of rock and roll will endure and remain prevalent
I don't see a reason to explain
I do not perceive any necessity to provide further clarification
You won't see the reason why
You are incapable of comprehending the rationale behind it
Rock is dead
Rock music has lost its vitality and relevance
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Written by: Sonar Lights
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