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The Subhuman Lyrics

Oh my God it's raining again
The singer is expressing frustration at the constant rain which they interpret as a negative event.

And a seven-year-old anarchist is blowing up Berlin
The singer is using hyperbole to suggest that the world is in a state of chaos and destruction that is not being addressed by those in power.

My Subs LP is still brand new
The singer owns a new vinyl record by punk rock group The Subhumans, but they are distracted by their sense of powerlessness in the face of larger problems.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
This line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the artist's feelings of helplessness and frustration. They feel like they can't make a difference in the world.

There's a great big hole in my back door
The artist's physical surroundings are in disrepair, reflecting the larger societal issues they feel powerless to address.

And everyone expects a nuclear war
The singer is expressing a common fear of the Cold War era, specifically the possibility of nuclear apocalypse, which contributes to their sense of hopelessness.

I've been on the beer, I think I'm gonna spew
The singer is using alcohol as a coping mechanism to dull their frustration, but it is not having a positive effect on their state of mind.

The dust in the road gets in my eyes
The artist's physical discomfort reflects the discomfort they feel with the state of the world.

And the system tells such fucking lies
The artist is disillusioned with the political system and feels that it is not honest or trustworthy.

Why should I believe what they say is true?
The artist questions the official narrative and feels that the truth is being suppressed or distorted.

There's nothing I can do!
This refrain is repeated to emphasize the singer's frustration and sense of powerlessness in the face of larger issues.

I wouldn't do it for you!
The artist is frustrated with the lack of help they receive from others and wouldn't go out of their way to help someone else in the same position.

But then you wouldn't do it for me
The singer feels abandoned and unsupported by others, and doubts that those same people would help them if the situations were reversed.

Well that's the facts you see
The singer is resigned to the fact that they must face these issues alone and cannot rely on others for support.

My ten-year-old sister's on the pill
The singer is highlighting the societal issue of teenage pregnancy and suggests that this problem is not being addressed by those in power.

Ronnie Biggs got a flat in Brazil
Ronnie Biggs was a notorious British criminal who escaped prison and fled to Brazil. The artist is using this as an example of someone who is able to escape the consequences of their actions and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle despite their crimes, while others suffer from poverty and injustice.

The third generation ain't got a clue
The artist is suggesting that younger generations are uninformed and disengaged with important social and political issues, which contributes to the sense of hopelessness and frustration they feel.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
This line is repeated to emphasize the singer's feelings of powerlessness and the sense that these issues are too large for an individual to address.