Utopia
Utopia! Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No colors or shapes
No sounds in my head
I forget who I am...when I'm with you
There's no reason
There's no sense
I'm not supposed to feel.
I forget who I am, I forget...
Fascist baby, utopia, utopia
My dog need new ears
Make his eyes see forever
Make him live like me
Again and again
Fascist baby, utopia, utopia
I'm wired to the world
That's how I know everything
I'm super brain!
That's how they made me
Fascist baby, utopia, utopia
The song "Utopia" by the band Utopia! is a surreal and thought-provoking piece that explores themes of identity, control, and the desire for a perfect world. The lyrics paint a picture of a world that is stripped of its defining features - there are no colors, no shapes, and no sounds. The singer is so disconnected from reality that they forget who they are when they're with another person. In this world, there's no reason or sense - the singer is not supposed to feel anything. The repetition of "I forget who I am" highlights the sense of detachment and confusion.
The second half of the song shifts towards a focus on utopia, but it's presented in a way that's unsettling. The repeated phrase "Fascist baby, utopia, utopia" juxtaposes the idea of an ideal world with images of authoritarianism and control. The desire to control even extends to the singer's dog, who needs new ears to "see forever" like the singer does. The repeated reference to being "wired to the world" and having a "super brain" suggests a reliance on technology and an obsession with knowledge.
Overall, the song seems to question the idea of utopia itself - what happens when the pursuit of perfection leads to a loss of individuality and autonomy?
Line by Line Meaning
Its a strange day
Today feels unusual and unfamiliar.
No colors or shapes
My perception of the world is dull and unstimulating.
No sounds in my head
My mind is quiet and empty.
I forget who I am...when I'm with you
When I am around you, I lose my sense of identity.
There's no reason
There is no explanation or purpose for my existence.
There's no sense
My life lacks meaning or coherence.
I'm not supposed to feel.
I have been conditioned to repress my emotions.
I forget who I am, I forget...
I continuously lose touch with my own identity.
Fascist baby, utopia, utopia
An ironic reference to the desire for a perfect, homogeneous society.
My dog need new ears
I want to modify my dog to experience the world in the same way I do.
Make his eyes see forever
I want my dog to have an eternal perspective on life.
Make him live like me
I want my dog to emulate my existence, values, and lifestyle.
Again and again
I want this to happen on repeat, as a reflection of societal norms of conformity and control.
I'm wired to the world
My connection to the world is mediated through technology and artificial means.
That's how I know everything
My knowledge is derived from external, technological sources rather than personal experience or introspection.
I'm super brain!
I perceive myself as intellectually superior or advanced, while ironically relying on technology to augment my cognitive abilities.
That's how they made me
I am a product of a society that values conformity, technological advancement, and standardized norms over individuality and emotional expression.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE BROCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind