Disorder
x-killer Lyrics

Television girl you can read my mind
Addressing the power of advertising on the female image, the singer confesses that marketers have successfully gotten into his head like a psychic medium.

I turn you on so that I can unwind
Watching television serves as his main form of relaxation, an escape from everyday life.

You’ve sold be on your beauty and your product line
Advertising and the media have convinced the singer that beauty is defined by a product or brand, leading to a consumerist mindset.

See how my windows shine
The commercialism has brainwashed him so much that he is willing to buy products just to show off his possessions to others.

I’m gonna sell off everything I own
The artist is so impressed by the advertised products that he is willing to sell off his current possessions so as to be able to buy them.

I’m sold on you and I can pay by phone
The ease of being able to purchase products over the phone or online has further fueled his consumerist behavior.

Maybe someday I won’t be so alone
He hopes that one day he won't be alone and that the products he buys will help him connect with others.

Can you hear my dial tone
This line seems to allude to the loneliness he feels despite his superficial connections and acquisitions.

What d’ya expect me to be when the media’s free
The artist laments at how media and advertising have become ubiquitous and free, allowing them to easily influence society's thoughts and perceptions.

Gently force me to see who you want me to be
Despite the seemingly gentle nudges, the media's portrayal of beauty or products is a form of coercion and manipulation.

I’m in my car it’s what I call my home
Lacking genuine human connections, the singer has resorted to finding comfort and familiarity in his car.

I have no T.V. and I’m so alone
Despite his previous love for television, he now finds that it only serves as a momentary escape, leaving him more isolated than ever.

I have to leave you for the radio ‘cause
Instead of television advertisements, he has turned to radio because it's the only form of media that gives him a sense of community and shared experience.

Her voice is like an angel
The radio announcer's voice serves as a soothing and uplifting presence in his life, possibly even filling a void left by lacking human connection.

They found me dying in a burned-out car
The singer's obsession with consumerism and the media has ultimately led to his downfall, leading to a metaphorical or literal fiery crash.

Outside the station where the DJs are
Ironically, the artist's downfall occurs outside the radio station that had previously provided him with a sense of community.

Your voice is syndicated near and far
The media's power and reach are highlighted by the fact that the announcer's voice is known far beyond just the artist.

You’re gonna be a star baby
The media's influence is further exemplified by this line, indicating how easily they can manipulate and shape the public's perception of people and brands.