New Religion
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The first verse of "New Religion" by Cut.Rate.Box is a commentary on modern society's over-reliance on technology and consumerism. The "banner vision interpolating" refers to how technology is constantly bombarding us with messages and images, while the "screen is set to safe" implies that we are shielded from the harsh realities of the world. The "passing river flowing money" represents the never-ending flow of consumer spending, and the "plastic god is made" alludes to how we worship material possessions.

The second half of the verse delves into the consequences of this societal structure. The "city built on hairline wire" suggests that our society is precarious and unstable, while the "country in decline" implies a lack of unity and cooperation. The "separation bodytime" may refer to the alienation and disconnection we feel from our own bodies and the natural world. Finally, "nature redefined" implies that our current way of life has fundamentally altered the natural order of things.

The chorus expands on this theme of societal design and control. The line "We have designed our fascinations" suggests that we are not passive victims of societal structures, but active participants who have contributed to its creation. However, the line "We move to hide from animals inside" implies that we are also afraid of what lies within us, of our primal and animalistic urges. The second line of the chorus "Our machinations we move tonight lest anyone survive" may hint at our destructive tendencies and the apathy we have towards the consequences of our actions.