1. Spray is a 21st ce… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:
1. Spray is a 21st century synthpop duo from England, starring Jenny McLaren and Ricardo Autobahn. Following the demise of their previous band, the Cuban Boys (famous for their Hamster Dance record and John Peel sessions), McLaren and Autobahn released the album Living In Neon on Ninthwave Records in the USA, followed by the single I Am Gothic in 2003. A new album, Children of a Laser God, was released in the fall of 2006.
Amongst other projects, Spray have been partially responsible for Glen Campbell's 2002 return to the top of the charts with the Rhinestone Cowboy remake, and the top 40 kids band the Barndance Boys. McLaren has a successful sideline in vocalising club/dance records, and Autobahn in soundtracks and commercials. The band has also had their single I Am Gothic appear in the Xbox game Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3.
In 2006, Autobahn co-wrote and produced the UK's Eurovision entry, Teenage Life, with his long-term collaborator Daz Sampson.
2. Spray is a thrash/punk hardcore band from Byron Bay.
3. Spray is a punk/rock band from Slovakia.
4. Spray is your neighborhood's punk band from İzmir, Turkey.
Twitter Campaign
Spray Lyrics
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I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
I'm a massive egotist with time on my hands
I'm a housebound sociopath - hear my demands!
I'm a Tory spin doctor who doesn't understand
All the ins and outs but someone said it's big in Japan
I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
Get the House of Commons painted aquamarine
Hype my band to number one hundred and eighteen
Claim that Charlie Sheen has fallen down a ravine
Tell a dozen people that you're in the canteen
Twitter campaign, twitter campaign
I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
Boasting to my friends I'm at a gig that they're not
Modestly confessing I've a swanky new job
Oh, and by the way I'm in Marseilles on a yacht
Here's a picture of my dog, he's got a hat on.
Lol.
Twitter update, twitter update
I'm gonna publish my twitter update
Twitter campaign, twitter campaign
I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
What happened to mystique? A little mystery in life?
I know too much about too much but none of it's worthwhile
We moan about CCTV, "they're spying day and night"
Well you surveille yourselves without infringing human rights
Outrage at the way the papers distort the news
Campaign for a dissident jailed in Timbuktu
To be honest, I'm not bothered, it's the least I can do
To make me feel important with a mouse click or two
Serious face, serious face
I'm gonna wear my serious face
The levels of banality we've recently reached
Are at levels we've not seen since the invention of speech
And giving extra outlets for the boring to preach
It's akin to evolution just admitting defeat
Twitter campaign, twitter campaign
I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
Twitter campaign, twitter campaign
I'm gonna start my own twitter campaign
In the song "Twitter Campaign" by Spray, the lyrics suggest a commentary on the nature of social media and the ways in which people use it to boost their own egos and sense of self-importance. The singer opens by declaring their status as a "massive egotist with time on my hands," who plans to start their own Twitter campaign. They then go on to list a series of absurd demands and actions that are intended to draw attention to themselves, including "getting the House of Commons painted aquamarine" and "hype[ing] my band to number one hundred and eighteen." Throughout the song, the singer seems to be poking fun at the idea that anyone can become a social media influencer, regardless of their actual abilities or accomplishments.
The lyrics also suggest a critique of the ways in which social media can erode our sense of privacy and mystery. The singer questions "what happened to mystique?" and notes that "We moan about CCTV, 'they're spying day and night' / Well you surveille yourselves without infringing human rights." These lines seem to suggest that by constantly sharing our thoughts, actions, and whereabouts on social media, we are willingly surrendering our privacy in a way that we might otherwise find troubling.
Overall, "Twitter Campaign" is a satirical take on the ways in which social media can warp our sense of self and shape our public personas. The song suggests that while social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with others and sharing our experiences, it can also lead to a kind of performative narcissism that ultimately leaves us feeling disconnected and alienated.
Line by Line Meaning
Twitter campaign, twitter campaign
I'm going to use social media to satisfy my ego and make my voice heard.
I'm a massive egotist with time on my hands
I'm self-centered and have nothing better to do with my time.
I'm a housebound sociopath - hear my demands!
I have social issues and am using Twitter as a means of exerting control.
I'm a Tory spin doctor who doesn't understand
I have a political agenda but don't really understand what I'm doing.
All the ins and outs but someone said it's big in Japan
I don't really understand social media, but I've heard it's popular in other countries.
Get the House of Commons painted aquamarine
I'm going to use Twitter to make ridiculous demands that will never be fulfilled.
Hype my band to number one hundred and eighteen
I'll use Twitter to promote my own interests, even if those interests are unlikely to be successful.
Claim that Charlie Sheen has fallen down a ravine
I'll use Twitter to spread false information and rumors just for the sake of attention.
Tell a dozen people that you're in the canteen
I'll use Twitter to broadcast mundane aspects of my life to make myself seem more important.
Boasting to my friends I'm at a gig that they're not
I'll use Twitter to show off and make others feel envious of my experiences.
Modestly confessing I've a swanky new job
I'll use Twitter to feign modesty while still bragging about my personal achievements.
Oh, and by the way I'm in Marseilles on a yacht
I'll use Twitter to make it seem like I'm always living an exciting and glamorous lifestyle.
Here's a picture of my dog, he's got a hat on.
I'll use Twitter to share trivial things about my life, like pictures of my pets, as if they were interesting or important.
Lol.
I'll use Twitter to add trivial and unnecessary comments to everything I post, often to make myself seem more endearing or funny.
Twitter update, twitter update
I'm going to share my every thought and detail of my life with the world.
What happened to mystique? A little mystery in life?
I'll use Twitter to expose every detail of my life, even though it means losing any sense of privacy or respect for the unknown.
I know too much about too much but none of it's worthwhile
I think I'm knowledgeable about many topics, but in reality, I don't know anything that's truly useful or significant.
We moan about CCTV, "they're spying day and night"
I'll use Twitter to complain about government surveillance, even though I'm voluntarily giving out my own information on a public platform.
Well you surveille yourselves without infringing human rights
I'm blind to the ironic fact that I'm willingly giving away my personal information on social media, which is less private than government surveillance, yet I still complain about it.
Outrage at the way the papers distort the news
I'll use Twitter to complain about fake news, even though I'm also guilty of spreading misinformation and rumors.
Campaign for a dissident jailed in Timbuktu
I'll use Twitter to make a big deal about political issues that I'm not really invested in, to try to seem like I'm socially conscious.
To be honest, I'm not bothered, it's the least I can do
I really don't care about the issues I'm tweeting about, I'm just doing it to make myself feel like I'm doing something socially responsible.
Serious face, serious face
I'm going to pretend to be serious about important issues, even though I'm just using Twitter for my own personal gain.
The levels of banality we've recently reached
I'm aware that Twitter and other social media platforms have become nothing more than vessels for meaningless content and self-promotion.
Are at levels we've not seen since the invention of speech
I believe Twitter has brought about a new low in terms of the communication between people, even surpassing the level of trivial speech that existed before written language.
And giving extra outlets for the boring to preach
I believe Twitter is exacerbating the problem of people sharing their uninteresting opinions and trivial information with the world.
It's akin to evolution just admitting defeat
I'm using Twitter to criticize how our culture has degenerated to the point that such trivial and meaningless content has become acceptable.
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
djamby
"He's got a hat on. lol." Oh man, that was great! This song is one of my favourites from the EP.
Kay B
Heard this on VOGnetwork. Stuck in my head all the time, so catchy!
MouseKiro
It's annoying how much I enjoy singing along to this, given that I don't agree with the sentiment at all. Kudos on a job well done...
TomcatTailz
First heard this on the Mitch Benn podcast. Very catchy hook. Pure Europop. With some foreign lyrics, I could imagine the tune being No.1 in Germany during the '90s. Like it, and the poke at the Twits.
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daisymcphaze
send this shit to Scott Mills. he'll probably play the fuck out of it
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Youtube campaign, Youtube campaign