1) Urban Clea… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Urban Clearway was a British folk-rock band active in the early 1970s featuring David Callinan.
2) Urban Clearway was a British three-piece trip-hop band from Teesside.
1) Urban Clearway was a British folk-rock band active in the early 1970s featuring David Callinan. The band toured with Elton John, Billy Connolly, Fairport Convention, Rod Stewart, and many others. When Urban Clearway broke up, Callinan teamed with band member Mick Flynn to form the folk-rock duo Callinan-Flynn.
2) Urban Clearway was a British three-piece trip-hop band from Teesside comprising cd, Jed and Ed. The band spent the first two and a half years making their self-titled 13-track debut album “Urban Clearway” which was completed by 2004.
Mass Confusion
Urban Clearway Lyrics
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Focussed eyes they stare but yet they still just don't see
Darkness spills it's shadows over into you & me
The skies look sort of hazy it must be my weepy eyes
No purchase necessary we just won second prize
Smoking causes cancer so I guess I'll just inhale
Don't collect minimum wage you're going straight to jail
Deductions from your salary that don't make perfect sense
(Chorus:)
The mass confusion
Of life's illusions
Is it just a game?
Global warming
Without no warning
Who's gonna take the blame?
Vaccine is the virus intimacy spreads disease
Passion always burns out some people just can't be pleased
Just a splash in the ocean it will still will spread its ripples
They call it a news paper but page 3 is just nipples
Prime time television thinks it's got us in it's hands
Even that won't help us to restore to greener lands
(Chorus) (Bridge) (Solo)
Feet are sore & blistered searching for a local park
No matter how far I look there's always advertising sharks
Watch the people sneer at the tramp who has no shoes
But he don't have to worry 'cos he's got nothing left to loose
(Chorus) x2
The lyrics of Urban Clearway's song Mass Confusion speak of the complexities and contradictions of modern life. The first verse describes a sense of confusion and apathy towards the world around us. The line "focused eyes they stare but yet they still just don't see" suggests that we are potentially blind to the issues in front of us. The mention of darkness and hazy skies implies a sense of foreboding, which is heightened with the lines "smoking causes cancer, so I guess I'll just inhale" and "don't collect minimum wage you're going straight to jail." These lines are referring to the idea that we are trapped in a system where we cannot escape the negative consequences of our actions, and where our choices are limited.
The chorus then emphasises this idea of confusion and illusion, asking "Is it just a game?" This line suggests that we are unsure of the true purpose behind our existence, and whether we are just pawns in a larger scheme. The reference to global warming underscores the sense of urgency and fear that modern issues hold for us. The following verse continues this idea, referencing the spread of viruses and diseases, our obsession with sex, and the negative impact of the media. The mention of "page 3" is a nod to the controversial practice of featuring topless women on the third page of UK tabloid newspapers.
The final verse paints a bleak picture of a society in which consumerism is rampant and people are judged by their possessions. The mention of the tramp who has no shoes is a poignant reminder of how our priorities can become so skewed that we forget the basic needs of those around us. The song ultimately highlights the difficulties of navigating a world that is filled with contradictions and illusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Focussed eyes they stare but yet they still just don't see
People may look but they do not truly observe
Darkness spills it's shadows over into you & me
Negative forces affect everyone
The skies look sort of hazy it must be my weepy eyes
Perception can be clouded by emotions
No purchase necessary we just won second prize
Even when we think we are winning, we may not be
Smoking causes cancer so I guess I'll just inhale
Some people engage in self-destructive behaviors despite the risks
Don't collect minimum wage you're going straight to jail
The system can be unfair and penalize those who are not in positions of power
Deductions from your salary that don't make perfect sense
Policies at work can be confusing and not align with common sense
At the companies discretion you just lost those extra pence
Companies have the power to make decisions that negatively affect employees
The mass confusion
Life can be overwhelming and confusing
Of life's illusions
The things we think are true may not be
Is it just a game?
We question the validity and meaning of our existence
Global warming
The planet is undergoing severe environmental changes
Without no warning
The severity of the situation was not predicted or prepared for
Who's gonna take the blame?
There is a lack of accountability for the damage being done to the environment
Vaccine is the virus intimacy spreads disease
Attempts to improve health can backfire and lead to negative outcomes
Passion always burns out some people just can't be pleased
Emotions can be unstable and hard to satisfy
Just a splash in the ocean it will still will spread its ripples
Small actions can have larger consequences
They call it a news paper but page 3 is just nipples
Media can claim to be informative, but can also be geared towards sensationalism
Prime time television thinks it's got us in it's hands
Popular media can have a grip on our attention and influence our perspectives
Even that won't help us to restore to greener lands
Media and popular culture may not be enough to motivate us to make meaningful changes to the environment
Feet are sore & blistered searching for a local park
Even simple pleasures like enjoying a park can be difficult to attain
No matter how far I look there's always advertising sharks
Commercialization is ubiquitous and can detract from our experiences
Watch the people sneer at the tramp who has no shoes
Society can be cruel and indifferent towards those who are struggling
But he don't have to worry 'cos he's got nothing left to loose
Those who have lost it all may find freedom in their lack of possessions
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