meat computer is a rapper, producer, and digital artist from Manitoba, Cana… Read Full Bio ↴meat computer is a rapper, producer, and digital artist from Manitoba, Canada, who’s known for his unique and experimental sound.

He first began releasing music under the alias Earthboy in 2017 generally in a more shoegaze, bedroom-pop, and indie style. He would maintain this pitched-down style until early 2020, when he changed his name to meat computer and began rapping in an extremely high-pitched voice over his experimental production.

meat computer first rose to prominence in the underground in 2020 when his song “soul doubt” was featured on the popular YouTube channel HIVEMIND, with other established artists in the underground scene like Capoxxo, oaf1, and ITSOKTOCRY also soon taking notice of his music.

Since 2020, meat computer has released several projects, some of the most notable ones being soundtrack 2 the end of a world, social distancing from reality, Goop Computer with KirbLaGoop, and still social distancing from reality, with his latest to-date album, slept on the floor still dreamt about you released on December 22, 2022.

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Eyes Wide Shut
meat computer Lyrics

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(I like this new generation of music)

Only way that they on top is if we′re all slaves, yeah
What happens when it all stops, when nobodies paid, yeah
When nobody still gives a fuck about minimum wage, yeah
World feels like it's about to stop everyday, any day now
(Meat computer)
Now any day, in every way

Do you feel the same now?
Now
Do you feel ashamed?
Will it be okay?
We can not wait now
Winter won′t stop, it ain't a phase
Winter won't stop
Winter won′t stop
Won′t be okay
Now they your god

Do what they told you
(Hello)
Do what you're supposed to
Now you′re beginning to be
What they told you to be
They sold you
Pedos they ain't in the streets
′Cause they in the board rooms
Depend on them for food
This ain't the way it should be
Why should it be?
(I like this new generation of music)
On my own, don′t need shit from them, oh
Create my own world and it's really cool
But I don't know what it is anymore
I just hope that it′s gonna be okay
(Meat computer)

Only way that they on top is if we′re all slaves, yeah
What happens when it all stops, when nobodies paid, yeah
When nobody still gives a fuck about minimum wage, yeah
World feels like it's about to stop everyday, any day now
(Hello)
Now any day, in every way
Do you feel the same now?
Now
Do you feel ashamed?
Will it be okay?
We can not wait now
Winter won′t stop it, ain't a phase
Winter won′t stop
Winter won't stop
Won′t be okay
(I like this new generation of music)
Now they your god

(Meat, meat, meat computer)

Overall Meaning

The song "Eyes Wide Shut" by Meat Computer is a commentary on the control and power dynamic between the masses and those in positions of authority. The lyrics suggest that those in power maintain their position by keeping the population enslaved in various ways, such as through exploitation for minimum wage labor. The chorus repeats the phrase "Winter won't stop," which could represent the cold, dark realities of the world that remain even when people try to ignore them.

The lyrics pose the question of what happens if this system were to collapse, when no one is getting paid and people are no longer willing to tolerate the conditions that they have been forced to live under. The idea is that the world may be on the brink of some kind of collapse, where the system that everyone relies on falls apart. This could cause chaos and uncertainty, leading to a sense of shame and uncertainty among people who have been conditioned not to question authority.

The song suggests that people can break free of these constraints by creating their own world, supported by a new generation of music that stands in opposition to the powers that be. However, it also acknowledges that this is a difficult task, and that there may not be an easy way forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Only way that they on top is if we′re all slaves, yeah
The only way the people in power can maintain their position is if everyone else is oppressed and enslaved.

What happens when it all stops, when nobodies paid, yeah
The system will crumble when people stop getting paid and are unable to maintain their livelihoods and basic needs.

When nobody still gives a fuck about minimum wage, yeah
Even when lawmakers establish a minimum wage, people in power will eventually stop caring about it, and instead prioritize personal gain over the well-being of others.

World feels like it's about to stop everyday, any day now
The world feels like it's on the verge of catastrophic collapse constantly due to the actions of those in power.

Now any day, in every way / Do you feel the same now? / Now / Do you feel ashamed? / Will it be okay? / We can not wait now / Winter won′t stop, it ain't a phase / Winter won't stop / Winter won′t stop / Won′t be okay / Now they your god
The current state of the world is distressing and chaotic, causing people to feel ashamed and unsure of the future. Despite this, we can't wait around for change to happen, we must take action. However, the constant struggle will not end anytime soon, and people in power continue to profit off of the rampant oppression and suffering of others.

Do what they told you (Hello) / Do what you're supposed to / Now you′re beginning to be / What they told you to be / They sold you / Pedos they ain't in the streets / ′Cause they in the board rooms / Depend on them for food / This ain't the way it should be / Why should it be?
Those in power want people to conform and obey their orders, leading to a society full of individuals who have been brainwashed into living a certain way. Those in power benefit from systemic oppression and abuse, and their influence extends into all aspects of life, including the economy and food systems. This is not how society should function, and it's important to question why it's allowed to continue.

On my own, don′t need shit from them, oh / Create my own world and it's really cool / But I don't know what it is anymore / I just hope that it's gonna be okay
Despite the current state of the world, individuals can make an effort to create their own alternative worlds and communities. However, the chaos and uncertainty have made it difficult to know what's truly happening, and people can only hope that things will eventually get better.

Meat computer

Writer(s): Nathaniel Kevin Clifford Ireland

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