Electric Blues
Toxic Audio Lyrics
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Tell me what man?
Tell me what's it you love man?
An old fashioned melody
Tell me what's it that moves you?
Tell me what's it that grooves you?
An old fashioned melody
But old songs leave you dead
We sell our souls for bread
We're all encased in sonic armor
Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
Miles and miles of medusan chord
The electronic sonic boom
It's what's happening baby
it's where it's at daddy
They chain ya and brainwash ya
When you least suspect it
They feed ya mass media
The age is electric
I got the electric blues
I got the electric blues
Thwump... rackety... whomp
Rock... folk rock... rhythm and blues
Electronics explodin'... rackety-clack
Thwump... rackety... whomp
Plugged in... turned on
We're all encased in sonic armor
Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
Miles and miles of medusan chord
The electronic sonic boom
It's what's happening baby
it's where it's at daddy
They chain ya and brainwash ya
When you least suspect it
They feed ya mass media
The age is electric
I got the electric blues
I got the electric blues
Toxic Audio's "Electric Blues" laments the loss of classical music, which is now replaced by electronic and mass media sounds, hence the title "Electric." The lyrical construction of the song is a conversation between two people, emphasizing the value of music subjectivity. It begins with one person demanding to know whom or what another person loves; however, the other person responds that their love is for an "old-fashioned melody." This contrast represents the generational gap in music preference. The term "old-fashioned melody" refers to classical and jazz music, which was predominant in the past, while the "electric blues" represents modern electronic music.
The vocalist repeats that old songs are dead, and people now sell their soul for bread, meaning that people are no longer interested in old songs because they can no longer make money from it, so they gravitate towards modern music. The song's title "Electric Blues" refers to the feeling of melancholy that comes with the loss of classical music that was crucial in expressing emotions, which the modern electronic music does not deliver. The song's instrumentals reinforce the theme of the song by having electronic sounds overlaid with harmonies, which represents the struggle of old and modern music.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me who do you love man?
Who is it that you're really into?
Tell me what man?
I want you to be specific.
Tell me what's it you love man?
I want to know exactly what it is that you love.
An old fashioned melody
Something classic that everyone loves.
Tell me what's it that moves you?
What kind of feelings does it give you?
Tell me what's it that grooves you?
What about it makes you want to dance?
But old songs leave you dead
As much as we love the classics, we crave something new and exciting.
We sell our souls for bread
In order to make it in this business, you have to compromise your integrity.
We're all encased in sonic armor
Our music is our shield and our weapon.
Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
We're sharing our music with the world, blowing their minds with our sound.
Miles and miles of medusan chord
Our music stretches as far as the eye can see, capturing the attention of all who listen.
The electronic sonic boom
Our music is like an explosion of pure energy, electrifying our audience.
It's what's happening baby
Our music is current, and everyone wants to be a part of it.
it's where it's at daddy
Our music is where the party's at, and you don't want to miss it.
They chain ya and brainwash ya
The music industry can be manipulative, controlling every aspect of your life.
When you least suspect it
They'll sneak up on you, luring you in with their promises of fame and fortune.
They feed ya mass media
The industry will give you a steady diet of what they think will sell, without regard for its quality.
The age is electric
We're living in a time where technology rules all, and our music reflects that.
I got the electric blues
Our music is fueled by electricity, and it's what makes us stand out above the rest.
Thwump... rackety... whomp
The sound of our music is full of excitement and energy, making you want to dance.
Rock... folk rock... rhythm and blues
Our music draws inspiration from many different genres, creating a unique sound that's all our own.
Electronics explodin'... rackety-clack
Our music is like a bomb going off, full of electronic sounds that will blow your mind.
Plugged in... turned on
Our music is always connected to the power source, and it's always ready to go.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO
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