Dare
Sticks and Stones Lyrics

Oh, Mars-1 Juxtapose
A pointless and random sequence of words with no real meaning or significance.

Swine flu Sally's
A reference to the media's tendency to sensationalize news stories and exaggerate the risks of things like the swine flu.

Neon nose grows
Like Pinocchio's nose growing when he tells a lie, people (especially the media) are stretching the truth and exaggerating in order to draw attention to themselves.

Like a lifelike Pinocchio
Continuation of the previous line, emphasizing that people are lying or exaggerating like a fictional character.

Everybody now is just trying to avoid it
People are scared about the swine flu and are trying to avoid getting sick.

Newsman Tom is trying to exploit it
The media is sensationalizing the story to get more viewers and attention.

I know a cure to stop the fear and a little rock'n'roll
This line suggests that music (particularly rock music) can help alleviate fear and uncertainty.

Primitive minds during primitive times
Reference to the way humans have evolved over time and how our thinking has progressed (or not).

But Dr. Lady Richard who won a Nobel Prize
A reference to a specific person who has achieved significant success and recognition in their field.

With a putridish smile
Suggests that despite her achievements, Dr. Lady Richard may not be as pure or benevolent as she seems.

What to do about third world nutrition
A reference to the ongoing problem of lack of access to adequate nutrition in many parts of the world.

Can we dismantle our stupid vision
Questioning whether people are willing to change their ways of thinking and consider new solutions.

And get on with the show?
Asking whether humans are too entrenched in their ways to actually make progress.

Dare, dare if you dare
Encouraging people to take a chance and be bold.

Dare to be something
Challenging individuals to define themselves and be unique.

Dare to be real
Suggesting that being true to oneself is essential.

Dare, dare to be more
Urging people to push themselves to achieve greater things.

Hope for the better
A message of optimism and faith in humanity's potential for change and growth.

Dare to believe
Encouraging people to have hope and confidence in themselves and the world around them.

It's hard to make amends
Acknowledging the difficulty of repairing relationships and resolving past issues.

When you're sitting there on the fence
Suggesting that being indecisive or passive is not the way to achieve progress or resolution.

Let the proof be in the pudding, sugar
Suggesting that actions speak louder than words, and that tangible results are more important than empty promises.

Everybody wants to start a new religion
Commenting on the tendency of people to create their own belief systems and follow charismatic leaders.

Please relax don't need a soul collision
Urging people to stay peaceful and avoid conflict or tension, especially over religious or ideological differences.

There's a dusty rose where the promise of love used to be
Suggesting that love and relationships can fade over time or be replaced by something less idealistic.

My brother died and brought us together
Personal experience of the songwriter, referencing a tragic event that had an unexpected positive impact on relationships.

I hope it lasts and lasts forever
Expressing gratitude for the positive change and wishing that it will persist.

What a hero he turned out to be
Praising the songwriter's brother and suggesting that even in death, he has made a positive impact on those around him.

I wish he could just believe
Despite the positive impact of the brother's death, the songwriter expresses a wish that he were still alive to appreciate it.