Foma
The Nixons Lyrics

Foma
The theme of the song, questioning the idea of blind faith and the truth behind information we are told or taught.

Lies...
A sarcastic comment on the falsehoods prevalent in society and the misinformation/propaganda we are fed.

Light ahead, is it something that I can cling to is it something to help this life sustain, see no pain Is it just another train?
Asking whether the hope and positivity we see is real or just another temporary boost. Are these just empty promises, or something to truly believe in?

Life ahead, is it something that I can count on is it something to keep the spirit raised, seize my days Is it just another phase?
Continuing to question whether the future holds anything substantial or whether it's just a fleeting phase like the many phases we've gone through before - a nostalgic look back at past temporary boosts.

Innocence left us long ago - lines are blurred on everything that I've been told
Reflecting on how the naivety and innocence of youth is lost over time as one begins to question the authority figures around them and what they're told to believe. Reality is not as black and white as it once seemed.

Foma, Foma, Foma
Repeating the chorus to drive home the central theme of the song: the idea of blind faith and the falsehoods that we accept as truth.

Jesus Christ - is He someone you put faith in? is He someone to wear your crown of thorns, bear your wrongs Is He just another God?
The song shifts its focus to Christianity, questioning whether the story of Jesus is worth putting faith in or is it just another tale taken at face value. Bearing a crown of thorns and wrongs adds a cynical look at blindly accepting that Jesus will absolve our sins.

Sincerity left us long ago - stay in line and do exactly what you're told
Commenting on the loss of genuine sincerity in society and the decline of authenticity. It calls out the idea of blindly following traditions and doing whatever we're told, with no room for independent thought.

See the sign - is it something you would bleed for? is it something that helps to feed your soul with a sense of hope? Just stay in line and do exactly what you're told
Asks the question of whether the symbols and values we associate with and follow are meaningful enough to inspire true devotion, or are they just empty symbols clinging to some semblance of hope. The last sentence is a continuation of the callout to blindly follow what we're told to do.

Foma, Foma, Foma Lies...See through your lies.
The chorus repeats, and the line 'lies, see through your lies' serves to reinforce the earlier comments on falsehoods and the importance of questioning everything around us. The ultimate message is to never take things at face value and always look deeper for any trace of truth.