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Apocalypse
Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends Lyrics
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Mind in clouds eyes cast down looking at the floor? No?
That's cool, neither do I
Met a one, met a two, met a three
Macaroni and cheese just got cold as I swore at the silverware drawer
The spoon or the fork, a choice I could not make
Indecision converts so efficiently to waste
I waste all my time again
I saw a movie where humans had to choose either save earth or colonize space
As I watched it, I heard a familiar conversation replay in my brain
And it goes, "I don't know, what do you want to do?"
"I don't care, how about you?"
So it goes, "I don't know, what do you want to do?"
"I don't care, how about you?"
This ugly apathy's negative impact can only be rivaled by the bickering of
Democrats and Republicans like kids in the back of a car
Being driven by uninformed mistrusting parents
And that's who we are
That's who you and I are
I saw a movie where humans had to choose either save earth or colonize space
As I watched it, I heard a familiar conversation replay in my brain
And it goes, "I don't know, what do you want to do?"
"I don't care, how about you?"
So it goes, "I don't know, what do you want to do?"
"I don't care, how about you?"
So here's to my friends on facebook and otherwise
This looks like the end, and it's been a hell of a ride
I wasted my time, sailed on by my deadlines
And now the horizon is folding in front of my eyes
On facebook and other lives
This looks like the end, and it's been a hell of a ride
I wasted my time, sailed on by my deadlines
And now the horizon is folding in front of my eyes
The lyrics of "Apocalypse" by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends touch upon themes of apathy, indecision, and the negative impact of such attitudes on individuals and society as a whole. The song begins by questioning the purpose or goal that we have been working towards, with the singer observing that many people seem lost in their own thoughts, looking down at the ground. They admit to having the same tendency, acknowledging their own lack of clarity and direction.
The lyrics then shift to a scene from a movie where humans are faced with a choice between saving Earth or colonizing space. However, the familiar conversation of indecision and apathy replays in the singer's mind. The repeated questioning of "I don't know, what do you want to do?" reflects a lack of engagement and commitment to finding solutions. This conversation serves as a metaphor for the broader sense of apathy and indecision prevalent in society.
The song further emphasizes the negative consequences of this attitude, comparing it to the bickering between Democrats and Republicans, implying that it mirrors the behavior of immature children driven by uninformed and mistrusting parents. The lyrics suggest that this apathy and divisiveness define who we are as individuals and as a society.
The final verse reflects on the singer's wasted time, missed deadlines, and the sense that the end is near. They express a feeling of regret for not taking action or making clear choices, noting that the horizon is folding in front of their eyes. The mention of "friends on Facebook and otherwise" implies a sense of connection to others in a digital age, but also implies a hollowness or superficiality in these relationships.
Overall, "Apocalypse" by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends captures a sense of disillusionment and frustration with apathy, indecision, and the negative impact it has on individuals and society. The lyrics hint at the need for deeper engagement and the importance of taking action to address the challenges we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you find yourself wondering what we've been working toward?
Are you curious about the purpose or goal of our efforts?
Mind in clouds eyes cast down looking at the floor? No?
Are you lost in thought, avoiding eye contact, and staring at the ground? No?
That's cool, neither do I
That's fine, I don't either
Met a one, met a two, met a three
Encountered various individuals
Macaroni and cheese just got cold as I swore at the silverware drawer
The macaroni and cheese cooled down while I expressed frustration towards the silverware drawer
The spoon or the fork, a choice I could not make
Unable to decide between using a spoon or a fork
Indecision converts so efficiently to waste
Being indecisive leads to effective use of time
I waste all my time again
Once again, I spend all my time without achieving anything
This ugly apathy's negative impact can only be rivaled by the bickering of Democrats and Republicans like kids in the back of a car
The detrimental consequences of this unattractive apathy can only be compared to the arguments between Democrats and Republicans, resembling children in the back of a car
Being driven by uninformed mistrusting parents
Controlled by parents who lack knowledge and trust
And that's who we are
And that's the kind of people we are
That's who you and I are
That's who both you and I are
So here's to my friends on Facebook and otherwise
Cheers to my friends on Facebook and other platforms
This looks like the end, and it's been a hell of a ride
It appears to be the conclusion, and it has been an eventful journey
I wasted my time, sailed on by my deadlines
I squandered my time, allowing my deadlines to pass
And now the horizon is folding in front of my eyes
Currently, the future is collapsing right before my eyes
On Facebook and other lives
On Facebook and in different aspects of life
This looks like the end, and it's been a hell of a ride
It seems like the conclusion, and it has been an incredible journey
I wasted my time, sailed on by my deadlines
I squandered my time, allowing my deadlines to pass
And now the horizon is folding in front of my eyes
Now, the future is collapsing right before my eyes
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Written by: Nolen Ramminger
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