He has toured Australia, released a hugely popular EP “If I Was Earth” (which had to be reprinted THREE TIMES due to demand). He has shared the stage and played with the likes of Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Innocent Criminals, rocked festivals such as BIG DAY OUT, Bluesfest, Red Deer Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Island Vibes Festival, Grotto Fest, Festival Of The Sun. The Lyrical has also had mega radio and online success hitting No.1, No.2 and No.3 on Triple J's Unearthed at the same time and stayed there for 3 weeks as well as being voted No.3 IN THE WORLD on ReverbNation.com in an online poll for “Breakthrough Artist 2011”.
Expect big things from The Lyrical in 2013 with recording of the debut album for January 25 release included in another jam-packed year.
Propaganda
The Lyrical Lyrics
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its getten late
and still your people
they'll populate
they'll watch the war
as it esculates
no not me i
i meditate
you won't work here
your propaganda
won't work here
your propaganda
you won't work here ere ere
cause i see clear
i see clear
i see clear
i see clear!!!
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
you tell him
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
yeah
people don't listen
some people don't speak
people don't speak
so the world goes weak
the world goes weak
so peops they fake power
livin in a house think there livinin in a tower
livin in a tower
on the city
on one island
that owns the percific
well great
terrific what you gonna do now
stand up tall open for the world to bowel
turn and talk to the world
but they don't hear
so many claim in that
they got no fear
the grown up men
they don't shed tears
so i guess no sorro
means no fears
one tries to speak
but nobody listens
the young heart crumbles
after it glisens
so many inisent futures
fallen to twisten
who gives a
if your not mouslim or cristion bro
ha
your propaganda
you won't work here
your propaganda
won't work here
your propaganda
won't work here ere ere
cause i see clear
i see clear
i see clear
i see clear!!!
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
yeah
nobody excpected rap
from a ruse musician
thats cause no one steps back
from their ruted persision
interwision be dim
the comphit zone what you seek
ask a wise man
and listen as he doesn't speak
oh oh speak
oh oh speak
you got to listen as he doesn't speak
oh oh speak
oh oh speak
you got to listen as he doesn't speak
oh oh speak
oh oh speak
you got to listen as he doesn't speak
your propaganda
you won't work here
your propaganda
won't work here
your propaganda
won't work here ere ere
cause i see clear
i see clear
i see clear
i see clear!!!
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
you tell him
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh oh oh oh ooh oh
your propaganda
The song "Propaganda" by The Lyrical touches on themes of political corruption and the manipulation of the masses through propaganda. The lyrics showcase the singer's strong opposition to the use of propaganda and their belief in the importance of speaking truthfully and openly about the issues at hand. The song starts off with the singer acknowledging the late hour and the fact that many people are still awake, watching the war as it escalates. However, the singer makes it clear that they refuse to be swayed by propaganda and instead choose to meditate and see things clearly. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Your propaganda won't work here" to emphasize the singer's rejection of any attempts to manipulate or deceive them.
Line by Line Meaning
its 3 am
It is late at night and the singer is awake
its getten late
The time is getting late and the night is almost over
and still your people they'll populate
Despite the late hour, there are still people who are awake and active
they'll watch the war as it esculates
These people are probably watching the news and witnessing the conflict in the world becoming more intense and violent
no not me i i meditate
The artist is not like these people, instead they prefer to meditate and focus on their inner thoughts
your propaganda you won't work here
The singer has a clear and critical mindset and is not influenced by the propaganda that others may try to impose on them
cause i see clear i see clear i see clear i see clear!!!
The singer is confident in their ability to see through the lies and manipulations of others and is trying to reassure themselves of this fact
people don't listen some people don't speak
People either do not want to listen, or are not given a platform to speak out about their opinions and feelings
so the world goes weak the world goes weak
This lack of communication and understanding leads to a weak and ineffective world
so peops they fake power
People try to project a false sense of power or control when in reality they may not have any
livin in a house think there livinin in a tower livin in a tower
People may have a false sense of security or superiority, thinking they live in a tower or high up, when really they are just living in a regular house
on the city on one island that owns the percific well great terrific what you gonna do now
The artist is being sarcastic and pointing out the ridiculousness of people thinking they own entire cities and islands
stand up tall open for the world to bowel turn and talk to the world but they don't hear
The singer is urging people to stand up for what they believe in and to speak out, even if others may not listen or understand
so many claim in that they got no fear the grown up men they don't shed tears so i guess no sorro means no fears
People may act like they are fearless and unaffected by things, but this may really mean they are suppressing any emotions or feelings
one tries to speak but nobody listens the young heart crumbles after it glisens so many inisent futures fallen to twisten who gives a if your not mouslim or cristion bro
The singer is frustrated that people do not listen or take action, and as a result, innocent people suffer or are negatively impacted by the events happening around them. The singer is also pointing out that this suffering knows no religious or cultural boundaries
nobody excpected rap from a ruse musician
The artist is acknowledging that their music may be unexpected or surprising to some, given their background or identity
thats cause no one steps back from their ruted persision
People may be too rooted in their expectations and stereotypes to see beyond them and appreciate something different or unexpected
interwision be dim the comphit zone what you seek ask a wise man and listen as he doesn't speak oh oh speak
The singer is highlighting the importance of seeking wisdom or guidance from others, even if they do not speak out loud or overtly
your propaganda you won't work here
The singer is once again rejecting any attempts by others to manipulate or control them through propaganda or false information
Contributed by Jackson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.