People
thenewno2 Lyrics


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Seeing things
Bristly
I don't believe
This imagery
Seeing things
Differently
I don't believe
This imagery

What goes on behind your closed doors, people?
Office bores and industry whores, people
Creep around your Hollywood malls, inflated people
Bullied for your blue uniform, people

Fortune tellers predict bad weather
Stock market sellers huddle together
Lost in the thick of it
Now things are different
Another day trip
Must be the government

What goes on behind your closed doors, people?
Office bores and industry whores, people
Creep around your Hollywood malls, overrated people
Bullied for your blue uniform, people

What goes on behind your closed doors, people?
Office bores and industry whores, people
Creep around your Hollywood malls, inflated people
Bullied for your blue uniform, people

When it all comes a-crashing down
The man just keeps on stoking the fire




When it all comes a-crashing down
The man just keeps on stoking the fire…

Overall Meaning

The song "People" by thenewno2 touches on themes of societal superficiality and the often-hidden struggles of individuals. The opening lines "Seeing things, Bristly, I don't believe, This imagery" suggest that the singer is becoming disillusioned with the world around them and the images being presented to them. The repetition of "Seeing things differently, I don't believe this imagery" reinforces this idea that the singer is looking at the world with a new perspective and questioning what they see.


The chorus questions what goes on behind closed doors, referencing various societal groups like "Office bores and industry whores" and highlighting the potential struggles they may face behind their seemingly put-together façades. The line "Must be the government" suggests that perhaps the root of these issues lies within larger systems of power and control.


The bridge of the song shifts the focus to those who profit from the struggles of others, with the lines "Fortune tellers predict bad weather, Stock market sellers huddle together." The repetition of "What goes on behind your closed doors, people?" in the chorus emphasizes the message that there is often more to a person or situation than meets the eye.


Overall, "People" by thenewno2 invites listeners to look beyond surface-level appearances and consider the complexities of the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Seeing things
Observing things


Bristly
Noticing something rough or prickly


I don't believe
Expressing disbelief in something seen or experienced


This imagery
The visual representation of what is being seen


Seeing things
Observing things


Differently
Perceiving things in a unique way


I don't believe
Expressing disbelief in something seen or experienced


This imagery
The visual representation of what is being seen


What goes on behind your closed doors, people?
Asking what activities people engage in behind closed doors


Office bores and industry whores, people
Referring to people who work in boring office jobs or engage in unethical practices in the industry


Creep around your Hollywood malls, inflated people
Referencing people who frequent Hollywood malls and have inflated egos


Bullied for your blue uniform, people
Highlighting the issue of bullying in workplaces and the discrimination faced by those in blue-collar jobs


Fortune tellers predict bad weather
Referencing the negative outlook of fortune tellers


Stock market sellers huddle together
Drawing attention to the tendency of stock market traders to group together


Lost in the thick of it
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain in the midst of chaos


Now things are different
Noticing changes in circumstances


Another day trip
Referring to the monotony of daily life


Must be the government
Attributing problems to the government


When it all comes a-crashing down
Referring to a situation where everything falls apart


The man just keeps on stoking the fire
Highlighting how those in power continue to make matters worse


When it all comes a-crashing down
Referring to a situation where everything falls apart


The man just keeps on stoking the fire…
Highlighting how those in power continue to make matters worse




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