Soda Pop
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You've been living in a bubble made by people hidden from you
You have been sheltered from the truth by those in power

Second-guessing what you're thinking, taking everything that you can give 'em
They are manipulating your thoughts and taking advantage of you

And they think that money makes 'em into better human beings
They believe that wealth equates to morality and worth

While licking up fat from the meat that you fed 'em
They consume and profit from what you provide them

'cause they set their trap right here in your home and you let 'em in, you let 'em in
You have allowed them to infiltrate and take control of your life

And they are meant to be annoying and they're meant to make a mess
Their purpose is to cause chaos and disturbance

While the newsman casts a shadow meant to multiply your stress
The media is intentionally causing you even more anxiety

And now a message from our sponsor will relieve you from the press
Their advertisers will offer a superficial solution to their own problems

So you're set down, set down in
You are silenced and controlled

Soda pop You're swimming in soda pop
You are drowning in shallow, meaningless distractions

Wake up! It's soda pop
Realize the truth, it's all just a facade

On every channel, soda pop
It's omnipresent, impossible to escape

Women flock towards them with glittering smiles
They are admired and idolized by followers

And they talk about the industry, the atmosphere, the chemistry between them
They promote their own image and brand, ignoring real connection and meaning

'Til their one track minds click like the buttons on a paparazzi telephoto lens
Their narrow focus is akin to the shutter of a superficial, intrusive camera

Make sure you're dressed correctly 'cause they'll meet you at the door
Conform to their ideals or risk being excluded from their world

Just remember who to greet and who to pointedly ignore
Their hierarchy determines who is worthy of attention and who is disposable

These vipers in a nest dressed in their Sunday best
They put on a facade of virtue and goodness, but they are truly harmful and toxic

Fondle and caress to the delicate strains of
They engage superficially and manipulatively, fueled by meaningless entertainment

Then home at 5, the weather's on
After a long day of distraction, you are left with emptiness and uncertainty

And hope tomorrow this feeling's gone.
You long to escape this cycle of meaningless consumption

Australia's got a culture just like any other land
Despite claims of individuality and uniqueness, Australia is just like any other place

But the music that we dance to is in the key of Uncle Sam
Australia is heavily influenced and dominated by American culture

While a satellite drip-feeds TVCDVDPR firms – worms!
The media is controlled and manipulated by remote, insidious forces

The parasitic tracking of the people on the street
Citizens are constantly monitored and preyed upon by those in power

By a team of statisticians made to measure up the meek
Even the vulnerable are strategically analyzed and exploited

Who incidentally won't inherit anything but lack of sleep
Those without power will never receive true prosperity or peace of mind

When they're let down, let down by
When they are betrayed and crushed by those they trusted and relied upon

For fucking morons: soda pop
This shallow, meaningless distraction is only meant for those who are foolish enough to buy into it

In every bar it's soda pop
Even the places meant for connection and interaction are reduced to superficiality

Now it's gone too far and I say Uh-uh, uh-uh get fucked!
This deception and manipulation has reached a boiling point, and it's time to rebel and resist