Mr. Electric Ocean
The Blood Brothers Lyrics
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mr. electric, open your beak we want in, the city under
your skin's dull glistening. when your skyscraper's husk
peel off like coconut crust
(we drink deep from the barbiturate brew)
when your rape trumpet's tune softens like the womb
(we drink deep from the barbiturate brew).
when your smiles broken shards scrape the film from our hearts...
you wrapped our bones in circuitry!
wandering your streets like damp
newspaper tumbling turning in the wind.
and the concrete in your sky parts like pink lid eye,
watch the fun squeal through it's death leather veil.
we are dying to dine
when your garden of mirror vomits from the ground.
to see our wombs impregnated with fun powder and lead,
shot from your siamese love.
we know you're watching
we know you're watching
we know you're watching mr. electric ocean.
The Blood Brothers' song Mr. Electric Ocean can be interpreted as a commentary on the influence of power and media in society. The song's opening lines "mr. electric we are dying to dine in your house of mirrors..." introduces us to the central figure of Mr. Electric, who represents a powerful figure that the characters in the song are eager to be a part of or have influence over. The "house of mirrors" metaphorically represents society's fascination with image and appearance, and how our perceptions of ourselves and others can easily be distorted by media and those in positions of power.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more chaotic and intense, suggesting the destructive nature of this power dynamic. The line "you stuffed our mouths with blasphemy! you wrapped our bones in circuitry!" implies that Mr. Electric has a controlling and manipulative hold on those under his influence, using media and technology to suppress their voices and individuality. The references to "rape trumpet's tune" and "barbiturate brew" further emphasize the idea of mind control and submission.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "we know you're watching mr. electric ocean", suggesting that the characters in the song are aware of their powerlessness and the constant surveillance and control of those in power. The final lines of the song "to see our wombs impregnated with fun powder and lead, shot from your siamese love" can be interpreted as a disturbing metaphor for the way in which media and those in power can shape and control our desires and actions.
Overall, Mr. Electric Ocean is a dark and unsettling commentary on power and media in society, suggesting the dangers of blindly submitting to those in positions of control.
Line by Line Meaning
mr. electric we are dying to dine in your house of mirrors...
We are fascinated by your fabricated reality and eager to experience it.
mr. electric, open your beak we want in, the city under your skin's dull glistening.
We want to enter your world, with its lackluster exterior hiding a more intriguing interior.
when your skyscraper's husk peel off like coconut crust (we drink deep from the barbiturate brew)
When your grand façade crumbles and we descend into your world, we will take full advantage of the escape provided by your simulation.
when your rape trumpet's tune softens like the womb (we drink deep from the barbiturate brew)
When we are lulled into complacency by your manufactured world, we will continue to revel in the intoxication it provides.
when your smiles broken shards scrape the film from our hearts...
When your false happiness exposes the reality beneath, it will shatter our illusions and lay us bare.
you stuffed our mouths with blasphemy!
You have filled us with heretical beliefs that challenge our understanding of the world.
you wrapped our bones in circuitry!
You have encased us in the wires and machinery of your virtual world, leaving us no escape.
wandering your streets like damp newspaper tumbling turning in the wind.
We are aimlessly drifting through your city, blown by its fickle winds like discarded newspapers.
and the concrete in your sky parts like pink lid eye, watch the fun squeal through it's death leather veil.
Even as we notice the cracks in your world's facade, we remain captivated by the experiences it provides.
we are dying to dine when your garden of mirror vomits from the ground.
We eagerly anticipate the moment when your constructed reality crumbles and reveals the true nature of your world.
to see our wombs impregnated with fun powder and lead, shot from your siamese love.
When we fully succumb to your world, we will be consumed by the excitement and danger it provides, as if impregnated with a deadly substance.
we know you're watching
We are aware that we are being observed by the architect of this simulated reality.
we know you're watching
We are conscious that we are being closely monitored as we partake in this otherworldly experience.
we know you're watching mr. electric ocean.
We are aware that you are the mastermind behind this constructed universe, and are in control of our fates within it.
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And I Emphasise
How do they do it? All the progressions fit so great together and all
the instruments are completely onboard with it. Like imagine trying to
explain the structure of this short song to band members and worse, try
remembering what the fuck you're supposed to be doing and when as one of
those band members. There has to be a fucking method and I want to know what it
is.
PBJ AND A HIGHFIVE
Practice and Pro Tools. Though, tbh, I love The Blood Brothers to death, but they were absolutely garbage live constantly falling out of time with each other and Billie would pretty much always lose his voice and be unable to hit those high notes right going regularly out of key, so maybe practice wasn't really their strong suit either, but even though it sounded a bit shot, the energy of them live was unmistakable.