Nostalgia
The Geek x Vrv Lyrics
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Don't watch TV, don't read magazines, don't even listen to NPR
Create your own roadshow
The nexus of space and time where you are now
To reclaim your mind
Just simply means we have to stop consuming our culture
To reclaim your mind
Reclaim your mind
Just simply means we have to stop consuming our culture
Whats really important is, I call it, the felt presence of direct experience
Whats really important is, I call it, the felt presence of direct experience
Whats really important is, I call it, the felt presence of direct experience
Whats really...
To reclaim your mind
To reclaim your mind
You want to reclaim your mind
The lyrics to The Geek x Vrv's song Nostalgia call for a rejection of mainstream culture and a call to create one's own cultural experiences. The lines "Don't watch TV, don't read magazines, don't even listen to NPR" discourage passive consumption of culture, urging listeners to instead create their own "roadshow" of experiences. The lyrics suggest a need to break away from the prescribed notions of culture and instead find meaning in one's own personal experiences. The repetition of "Reclaim your mind" highlights the importance of being in control of one's own thoughts and experiences.
The line "The nexus of space and time where you are now" emphasizes living in the present and being fully immersed in the current moment. The phrase "felt presence of direct experience" reinforces this idea, suggesting that true understanding and meaning come from living in the moment rather than merely consuming mediated experiences. Overall, the song's lyrics call for a rejection of passive consumption of mainstream culture and encourages individuals to embrace their own creativity and lived experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
We have to create culture
We should produce and cultivate our own culture instead of relying on existing sources.
Don't watch TV, don't read magazines, don't even listen to NPR
We need to avoid consuming external sources of information and entertainment such as television, magazines or radio.
Create your own roadshow
Develop your own unique means of broadcasting your own culture or art.
The nexus of space and time where you are now
The present moment and your current surroundings, that intersect to define your unique experience of reality.
To reclaim your mind
Taking back ownership of your thoughts and freeing your mind from cultural influences.
Just simply means we have to stop consuming our culture
Halting our dependence on external sources and instead producing our own unique culture.
Whats really important is, I call it, the felt presence of direct experience
The most valuable thing in life is the raw sensation of being alive and in the moment, free from external influences.
You want to reclaim your mind
Encouraging the listener to take ownership and control of their own thoughts and experiences.
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DAB DEMON™ TV
I never get tired of this song!
Dr. Gonzo
This song makes me nostalgic. Man 2014 was a good year.
dëxinson
2017 same
Kevin C
Honestly, I love this group's music, I listen to it when I am down, and it brings me back up like a string attached to a puppet. It is simple, but certainly gets a message through.
RaiRai7331
Years later I still listen to this, honestly one of the most under rated songs i know
gAmZ dAwG
This song is godly.
a Big Weed
It's one of their sublime masterpieces, yeah
Ferdy
This channel never gets old
Miguel Janela
1:30 - that bass
Gretel
sweet beat