Micro Chip
Tarrus Riley Lyrics


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GREETINGS EARTHLINGS!!! D-D-D-DONT L-L-L-LET THE COMPUTERS DESTROY YUH LIFE!
CAREFUL OF THE GAMES YUH PLAY, WITH THE MODERN TECHNOLOGY.
OH, OH,..OH LET ME TELL YUH

In this new age, Babylon culture, don't worship technology and bow to confuters.
Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward to creation.
In this new age, Babylon culture, don't worship technology and bow to computers.
Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward to creation.

And now we slowly depending on the ma-chin-ery,
Man make the machine and get trap inna it.
Slowly depending on the tech-no-logy,
Caught in the web and cyaan come outta it.

Inna 1999 unno deh ah fret and worry
Wonder if the clock did ah go stop in the air
Counting down the time, New Years Eve,
2000 come and gone and now yuh think tings sweet?

MINDDD!! You'll catch a virus on the internet!
And be careful of the e-mails that you collect.
I see the whole world gone computer literate.
And to the birds and the bees them is illiterate.

You've got access to everything on the internet.
But experience, teach at wisdom comes from round yuh desk.
Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward to creation.


Young Junior got a sad story
Stayed awake late nights inna text glory
Long letters long lines night after night
Anticipated meet ah blind date Stacy.

Full of anxiety and butterflies in belly;
He wanted to make a first impression and real memory.
So the morning of the date, that boy nuh rise early
Got to get ah prepared, looking fashion ready.

But when he meet Stacy, him almost go crazy
Couldn't believe what his eyes did ah take plac-e
OH ALL THE EMAILS!! She was a he-male.
And juss a disguise online, what a shame ole chile.

New age, Babylon culture, don't worship technology and bow to confuters.
Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward ah creation.
In this new age, Babylon culture, dont worship technology and bow to computers.
Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward to creation

Slowly depending on the ma-chin-ery,
Man make the machine and get trap inna it.
Slowly depending on dem tech-no-logy,
Caught in the web and cyaan come outta it.

Now let manual days be a thing of the past
Yuh clock in and yuh clock out, clock wise and clock cross.
Site mah bredren way at farm, Ask him wha happen to di grass?
Him sey Yuh nah see everyting gone digital boss?!?!

And too much digital head ache, critical physical loss
Slowly yuh getting lazy and yuh dont know the half.




What ah day when yuh dead, that bases dem crash
And everyting come to ah stop-p-p-ppp

Overall Meaning

The song "Micro Chip" by Tarrus Riley warns about the potential dangers of modern technology and our dependency on machines. The lyrics suggest that we should be careful of the games we play with technology because the microchip, which is so essential to our devices, can fail and bring us straight forward to creation. The song urges against worshiping technology and bowing to computers, stating that as we slowly depend on machinery, we can become trapped in it.


The song also addresses the impact of the internet and digital communication on our lives. While access to everything on the internet is prevalent, real experience and wisdom can only come from real-life interactions. The song also shares a story of a young man who met someone online but was disappointed to find out that the person was not who they claimed to be offline.


Overall, the song serves as a warning to be mindful of our interaction with technology and reminds us to stay grounded in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

GREETINGS EARTHLINGS!!! D-D-D-DONT L-L-L-LET THE COMPUTERS DESTROY YUH LIFE!
Don't let the advancements in technology consume you to the point where it impacts your life negatively.


CAREFUL OF THE GAMES YUH PLAY, WITH THE MODERN TECHNOLOGY.
Be careful of how you interact with technology and the various activities you engage in through it.


OH, OH,..OH LET ME TELL YUH
I have a message to share with you all.


In this new age, Babylon culture, don't worship technology and bow to confuters.
In today's modern era, it's important not to idolize technology and become a slave to it.


Cuz the micro chip is gone chip and fail ya, and bring ya straight forward to creation.
The microchip, which is relied upon heavily, can malfunction and have an impact on a person's life, ultimately leading them towards their fate of death.


And now we slowly depending on the ma-chin-ery,
We are gradually becoming more and more reliant on technology and machinery.


Man make the machine and get trap inna it.
Humans create machines, but they often become trapped and consumed by them.


Slowly depending on the tech-no-logy,
We're becoming increasingly dependent on technology for various tasks.


Caught in the web and cyaan come outta it.
We're stuck in the intricate web of technology and it's hard to extricate ourselves from it.


Inna 1999 unno deh ah fret and worry
In 1999, people were extremely worried about the changes that would occur when the new millennium arrived.


Wonder if the clock did ah go stop in the air
Many people were concerned that the transition to the new year would cause all clocks to stop working or malfunction.


Counting down the time, New Years Eve,
On New Year's Eve, people were counting down the final seconds before the new millennium.


2000 come and gone and now yuh think tings sweet?
Now that the year 2000 has passed, people may assume that everything is okay and there's nothing to worry about.


MINDDD!! You'll catch a virus on the internet!
Be mindful that you can contract a virus through the internet.


And be careful of the e-mails that you collect.
Be cautious of the emails you receive and decide which ones to open or ignore.


I see the whole world gone computer literate.
I observe that the world has become quite proficient in using computers and other technological devices.


And to the birds and the bees them is illiterate.
However, animals such as birds and bees are not knowledgeable about computers and technology.


You've got access to everything on the internet.
The internet provides users with access to a vast array of information, resources and multimedia content.


But experience, teach at wisdom comes from round yuh desk.
Despite the usefulness of the internet, personal experience and interactions with others is still valuable in gaining insights and knowledge.


Young Junior got a sad story
Young Junior has a story to share that is rather depressing.


Stayed awake late nights inna text glory
He spent many late nights messaging someone in enthusiastic anticipation.


Long letters long lines night after night
He composed lengthy messages filled with numerous lines and sent them to this person on many evenings.


Anticipated meet ah blind date Stacy.
He eagerly awaited the moment when he could meet his blind date named Stacy.


Full of anxiety and butterflies in belly;
He was overcome with nervousness and excitement.


He wanted to make a first impression and real memory.
His goal was to create a lasting memory by making a favorable impression on Stacy.


So the morning of the date, that boy nuh rise early
However, the morning of the date, he did not wake up early.


Got to get ah prepared, looking fashion ready.
He had to prepare himself and ensure that he looked presentable and stylish for the date.


But when he meets Stacy, him almost go crazy
When he first met Stacy, he was almost overwhelmed with emotion.


Couldn't believe what his eyes did ah take place.
He was astonished and couldn't believe what he saw in front of him.


OH ALL THE EMAILS!! She was a he-male.
He had exchanged many emails with Stacy, but found out that she was actually a transvestite.


And juss a disguise online, what a shame ole chile.
It was just a deceptive identity that was presented online, which was unfortunate.


Now let manual days be a thing of the past
Let's not dwell on the past and embrace automated and electronic systems.


Yuh clock in and yuh clock out, clock wise and clock cross.
People now clock in and out of work using electronic timekeeping systems, which are very efficient.


Site mah bredren way at farm, Ask him wha happen to di grass?
If you ask a farmer friend what happened to the grass, they'll tell you that everything has gone digital.


Him sey Yuh nah see everyting gone digital boss?!?!
They'll tell you that everything has become digitized, and query why you have not noticed that.


And too much digital head ache, critical physical loss
There are several negative effects associated with spending too much time engaging in digital activities or utilizing digital devices that can have adverse physical and mental outcomes.


Slowly yuh getting lazy and yuh dont know the half.
People are slowly becoming more lazy and cynical, unaware of the full consequences of their actions and interactions in the digital world.


What ah day when yuh dead, that bases dem crash
In the event of your demise, your digital assets may become compromised or cease to exist.


And everyting come to ah stop-p-p-ppp
Everything becomes paralyzed, and may not work as intended.




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@moniquelynch7487

I have been searching for this song for 2 years! Finally found it!

@littlereptilian7580

Nice

@ursulabornhauser1091

Now you got it happy new year I lived in jamaica 28 years upps😊❤❤❤❤❤

@moniquelynch7487

@@ursulabornhauser1091 thank you so much. Happy New Year to you too 🎈🎉

@Se7en983

How right Mr Riley was with this one... we're all told by social media algorithms what to think feel and say these days. I identify as a paperclip and i'm offended by Swiss cheese and toilet paper right now. Tomorrow I might identify as a blade of grass and be offended by the word Tuesday. all depends on the Algos!

@zillogullu33

Twisted times...

@Caboom11

one of the rare songs which deal with todays matters

@HillStreetReds

2021 and still relevant

@gullygod777

Exactly

@Chebo18

More than ever!

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