Everything Zen
The Bush Lyrics
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Maybe find another lover
Should I fly to Los Angeles
Find my asshole brother
Mickey mouse has grown up a cow
Dave's on sale again
We kissy kiss in the rear view
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Raindogs howl for the century
A million dollars at stake
As you search for your demigod
And you fake with a saint
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I don't believe that Elvis is dead
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I don't believe that Elvis is, Elvis is
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Zen, zen
I don't think so, I don't think so, I don't think so
The lyrics of The Bush's song Everything Zen are full of surreal and disconnected images that paint a picture of boredom, dissatisfaction, and disillusionment with the world. The first verse suggests a search for something more fulfilling, whether it is in food or love, and the idea of flying to Los Angeles to find an "asshole brother" highlights a sense of disconnection from family and home. The Mickey Mouse metaphor, "grown up a cow," and the mention of Dave being "on sale again," hint at a dissatisfaction with consumer culture and the emptiness of material possessions. The mention of kissing in the rear-view is a possible reference to a relationship stuck in neutral.
The second verse introduces the image of "raindogs howling for the century," which may represent the sense of longing for change or something significant. The mention of searching for a "demigod" and faking it with a "saint" could speak to a lack of genuine connection or meaningful relationships. The repetition of "there's no sex in your violence" suggests a commentary on the disconnection between sexuality and aggression in modern society. The closing lines of the song express a cynicism towards the notion of finding fulfillment or true contentment, with the repeated phrase "I don't think so."
Line by Line Meaning
There must be something we can eat
We need to find something to consume.
Maybe find another lover
Perhaps we should pursue a different romantic partner.
Should I fly to Los Angeles
Is it a good idea for me to travel to Los Angeles?
Find my asshole brother
Locate my difficult sibling.
Mickey mouse has grown up a cow
The wholesome character Mickey Mouse has transformed into a mundane farm animal.
Dave's on sale again
Dave is once again available at a discounted price.
We kissy kiss in the rear view
We exchange kisses while looking behind us.
We're so bored, you're to blame
Our lack of excitement is your responsibility.
Try to see it once my way
Attempt to view the situation from my perspective.
Everything zen, everything zen
Everything is peaceful and balanced.
I don't think so
Actually, I disagree.
Raindogs howl for the century
Dogs howl in the pouring rain for 100 years.
A million dollars at stake
There is a lot of money on the line.
As you search for your demigod
As you seek a person who is like a demi-god to you.
And you fake with a saint
You pretend to be like someone who is very holy and virtuous.
There's no sex in your violence
Your aggression is not sexually charged.
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I don't accept the idea that Elvis Presley is deceased.
Zen, zen
Zen, a state of calm and serenity.
I don't think so, I don't think so, I don't think so
I disagree with the previous statement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gavin Rossdale
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@McRocket
I once had this friend who was an exotic dancer.
And a real friend - not a dancer that a guy calls a 'friend' because he chats with her while she dances for him.
She was someone I sometimes hung out with outside the club.
A nice, pretty, fun, very decent gal.
She always played three Bush songs during her 'sets' on stage - this song, Machinehead and Gylcerine.
Needless to say - I loved it when her sets came up.
PS - I lost contact with her and Linda (strong willed but nice, bright, sexy, fun) and the others when I moved away.
I TRULY hope they are all doing GREAT.
☮
@cashtalks6253
The 90s is a prime example of not appreciating what we really have until it's gone.
@ImSail
Bush just released new music last year..
@eEefloormouse
Nah, it was appreciated. We knew it was good. Older generations knew then too. But that was part of the problem.
@ImSail
@starlord neveragain Bush was from the 90s..
@cashtalks6253
starlord neveragain I’m confused what the hell do you mean
@p0purlerm0bs60
@starlord neveragain bro?
@bryanfury512
Quick somebody build a time machine so we can go back to the 90's so we can chill for a weekend.
@josephchastain7751
The music may have been good, but the decade kind of sucked TBH
@lisaparsons2544
I agree great singer and guitar
@zavi13
Count me in!