Big Brother

by Staring Into Nothing

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jendan A thought-provoking political-message prog-rock piece that balances lighter instrumentation and reflective, plaintive, and clear vocals with powerful, on-target lyrics about current US government control and over-reach, and the loss of individual rights, including freedom, in the name of national "safety".
The perfect lyrical encapsulation of what is happening right now at the White House. A must-listen for everyone!

dominicwilliams86 This is a great track. It is reminiscent of Double Fantasy Era John Lennon with it's backing vocals and driving, politically charged lyrics. The music is absolutely on point, the lead guitar perfectly amps up the song into a feel good, jump around the room track that is perfect for the summer.

J.Smo Starting off with a sweet, reverberating piano melody, the song soon progresses into an all out wave of musical greatness which sounds as large as the armies protecting “Big Brother”. Staring Into Nothing create epic music. Get ready to rock!

Yvonne Glasgow I love the sound of this track and I especially love the lyrics. The song is about Big Brother and how we're always being watched, but are we being watched for our own protection or are we being watched because of ill intent? The song almost has a bluesy sound to it, which makes it even easier to focus on the lyrics. It speeds up as it goes on, but you'll be hooked by then.

Malika Dahl Big brother is filled with interesting melodies, changing from slow melancholic music to fast upbeat soft rock. Especially the intro guitar is a real treat for the ears.
Only downside are the sometimes quite predictable and trivial parts of the lyrics. But the message is clear and definitely worth listening to.

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lyrics

The road to Hell is paved with good intent
But should we really trust the government
To keep their sights on terrorists but not me

In the presence of fear comes the absence of thought
The need to do something no matter the cost
Like passing bills lawmakers don't even read

Few were aware until it snowed
How far this had gone and how deep it goes

Big brother's always watching us—in the name of keeping us safe Nothing to fear if we've done nothing wrong—at least not for today

It's a trade off they say, nothing comes for free
To be certain safety can be guaranteed
We'll have to give up some of our liberty

All of these things to keep us from harm’s way
Watch out as your feeling sound and safe
Protection often turns into tyranny

Operation PRISM and satellites
Metal detectors and camera eyes

Big brother's always watching us—in the name of keeping us safe Nothing to fear if we've done nothing wrong—at least not for today

We're now going back to the oldest of deeds
Warrantless search and secret police
The cure can be more deadly than the disease

It's not through the loss of human life
That terror's triumphant and wins the fight
It's when in fear we change what makes us free

Contractors feast at the public trough
Once money flows like this, it'll never stop

Big brother's always watching us—in the name of keeping us safe Nothing to fear if we've done nothing wrong—at least not for today
The inconvenient bill of rights keeps getting in the way
The road to perfect safety, leads to a security state

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released August 4, 2017

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Love

Mar 2020
Power

Nov 2017
Puritans

Oct 2017
Heads or Tails

Sep 2017
Big Brother

Aug 2017

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