The Neverness Hoax
Steve Kilbey Lyrics
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A vile trick perpetrated on you innocent folks
Was it in the fall of '93
During the rise of the galaxy
A tiny shift in our trajectory
A little more substance to the unimaginary
The confederation was in disgrace
They jettisoned their rubbish into inner space
Sweet toxic love all over the place
Cupid's agent off his face
Have I told you 'bout the neverness hoax
Religion to many, to others the butt of their jokes
There came a disturbance in the indian sea
Something in the depths, a monstrosity
An invisible woman kept a file on me
Trying to seduce my immediacy
The mechanical royalties will never recover
The pleasure back from her animal lover
The futures slide back one after another
And wouldn't you know it, it's the people that suffer
From the neverness hoax
The Neverness Hoax is a song by Steve Kilbey that explores themes of deception, manipulation, and the impact of such actions on individuals and society as a whole. The title itself refers to a trick that has been played on innocent people, a hoax that perhaps resulted in a tiny shift in our trajectory, adding just a little more substance to our unimaginary lives. Kilbey goes on to describe this hoax as a religion for some, and the butt of jokes for others, indicating its widespread impact.
The first verse hints at the source of the neverness hoax, suggesting that it may have occurred during the rise of the galaxy in the fall of 1993, where a tiny shift in our trajectory led to the manipulation and deception of innocent people. The second verse talks about the impact of this hoax in more detail, describing the confederation's disgrace as they jettisoned rubbish into inner space. The chorus, "and you smile, the neverness hoax," suggests that the perpetrators of the hoax have succeeded in deceiving people into believing their lies and being complicit in their own manipulation.
The third verse takes a more personal turn, describing the invisible woman who kept a file on Kilbey, trying to seduce his immediacy. The final verse talks about the broader societal impact of the neverness hoax, with mechanical royalties never recovering, pleasure lost to animal lovers, and the future sliding back continuously, leaving the people to suffer.
Overall, The Neverness Hoax explores weighty themes in Kilbey's trademark poetic style, showcasing his lyrical depth and insightful perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you 'bout the neverness hoax
Have I informed you about the deceptive concept of neverness, which is a wicked scheme contrived to deceive unsuspecting individuals
A vile trick perpetrated on you innocent folks
An evil plan that is carried out on good-natured people
Was it in the fall of '93
Did this hoax occur in the autumn of 1993
During the rise of the galaxy
During the ascendance of the cosmos
A tiny shift in our trajectory
A slight alteration in our course
A little more substance to the unimaginary
A perceived increase of matter in things that were once thought to be unreal
And you smile the neverness hoax
And you grin about the neverness hoax
The confederation was in disgrace
The alliance was in a state of shame
They jettisoned their rubbish into inner space
They disposed of their trash into the interior cosmos
Sweet toxic love all over the place
An intense but detrimental love is present everywhere
Cupid's agent off his face
Cupid's representative is inebriated
Religion to many, to others the butt of their jokes
Some individuals regard religion as a sacred belief, while others mock it
There came a disturbance in the indian sea
There was a commotion in the Indian Ocean
Something in the depths, a monstrosity
An atrocious entity lurking in the abyss
An invisible woman kept a file on me
An unseen lady maintained records about me
Trying to seduce my immediacy
Attempting to allure my instantaneousness
The mechanical royalties will never recover
There will be no recuperation of mechanical fees
The pleasure back from her animal lover
The satisfaction retrieved from her bestial fiend
The futures slide back one after another
The forthcoming events decline consecutively
And wouldn't you know it, it's the people that suffer from the neverness hoax
And who would have guessed, it is the people who bear the brunt of the neverness hoax
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