New Age
n.v.ú. Lyrics
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(You're left in your disgrace)
You'll heed what I said
(You're left in your disgrace)
Wake up before it's too late
(You're left in your disgrace)
You will succumb to their fate
(You're a disgrace)
(You're left in your disgrace)
That you don't own yourself
(You're left in your disgrace)
Why can't you see the wolves have dressed?
(You're left in your disgrace)
You don't, you don't, you don't
You don't own yourself
And I won't provide it for you
Even though you
Even though you'll force me to
I still won't give it to you
And I won't provide it for you
Even though you
Even though you want me to
I learn so much from you
(Don't believe a word they say)
(Don't believe a word they say)
(Don't believe a word they say)
(What--what they say)
And when the breakdown comes
(Don't believe a word they say)
Then you'll hear what I said
(Don't believe a word they say)
You must demand your consent
(Don't believe a word they say)
How can you be so, so, so active in your demise?
And I won't provide it for you
Even though you
Even though you'll force me to
I still only give it to you
And I won't provide it for you
Even though you
Even though you'll force me to
I think it just might finally be the end of the world
You all have nothing here
You have so much to fear
The lyrics to n.v.ú.'s song "New age" seem to be a warning to the listener to wake up before it is too late. The song is directed at someone who is apathetic and has surrendered control of their life to outside forces, whether it be societal pressure, the media, or some other entity. The repeated line "you're left in your disgrace" emphasizes the idea that this surrender is leading to a negative outcome for the person.
The song encourages the listener to reject what they are being told and to demand consent in their own life. This message is underscored by the line "And when the breakdown comes, then you'll hear what I said," suggesting that those who have blindly followed the outside forces will eventually experience a negative consequence.
The song also hints at the possibility of the end of the world, with the lines "I think it just might finally be the end of the world," and "You all have nothing here, you have so much to fear." The meaning of these lines is left open to interpretation, but it could be interpreted as a warning that if people continue to surrender control and ignore their own agency, there could be catastrophic consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
When the nighttime falls
Once darkness sets in
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're in a shameful position
You'll heed what I said
You'll eventually listen to my advice
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're still in a shameful position
Wake up before it's too late
Become aware before it's too late
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're still in a shameful position
You will succumb to their fate
You'll end up sharing their destiny
(You're a disgrace)
You're shameful
It seems you couldn't care less
You appear indifferent
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're still in a shameful position
That you don't own yourself
You're not in control of your own life
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're still in a shameful position
Why can't you see the wolves have dressed?
Why can't you see through their disguise?
(You're left in your disgrace)
You're still in a shameful position
You don't, you don't, you don't
You lack self-awareness
You don't own yourself
You're not in control of your own life
And I won't provide it for you
I won't give it to you
Even though you
Despite the fact that you
Even though you'll force me to
Even though you'll try to make me
I still won't give it to you
I still won't give it to you
And I won't provide it for you
I won't give it to you
Even though you
Despite the fact that you
Even though you want me to
Even though you expect me to
I learn so much from you
I gain insight from you
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't trust what they tell you
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't take their word
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't trust what they say
(What--what they say)
Their words are questionable
And when the breakdown comes
And when chaos ensues
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't listen to them when things fall apart
Then you'll hear what I said
You'll recall my words
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't take their word
You must demand your consent
You should take control over your own choices
(Don't believe a word they say)
Don't believe what they tell you
How can you be so, so, so active in your demise?
Why are you playing a part in your own downfall?
And I won't provide it for you
I won't give it to you
Even though you
Despite the fact that you
Even though you'll force me to
Even though you'll try to make me
I still only give it to you
I only provide it to you in certain cases
And I won't provide it for you
I won't give it to you
Even though you
Despite the fact that you
Even though you'll force me to
Even though you'll try to make me
I think it just might finally be the end of the world
I believe the world may be coming to an end
You all have nothing here
You lack everything
You have so much to fear
You have many reasons to be afraid
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Meghan Ann Uremovich, Mark Roberts
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