![]() did you ever know someone who was really smart and capable but refused to confront any political issues? And "can't you find some other guy" - people always assume someone else will sort out political problems rather than them having to actually get off their behinds and doing something positive themselves. Then the theme of inaction resonates through the song, like "he want it easy he want it relaxed" - e.g. To me, it's suggesting that people always assume that the government is big and evil and in control of everything, and that they are being kept in the dark or somehow controlled, but if they only looked at the reality of the situation they would realise that instead of blaming some government manipulation for keeping the people dumb, it's "the other way round": the dumb people allow a corrupt government through their inaction. "it's not the secret of the government that's keeping you dumb/oh it's the other way round." ![]() For instance, I think that the lines near the start are excellent: This song is a great example of how the Strokes' lyrics are really simple but convey a lot of information. One-nine-six-three, what's that sound? Oh, no Two steps forward then three steps back, it won't be easy One-nine-six-nine, what's that sound? Oh, no Two steps forward, then three steps back, alright ![]() ![]() Said, "I can do a lot of things, but I can't do that" ![]()
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