Listen to it without the lyrics and see if you can catch it, the high pitch vocals are sort of hard to understand. Then watch along with the lyrics, both the song and music video really change once you know what it’s about.
My interpretation
My interpretation is that the black hole represents fossil fuels and deforestation. We discovered what we could do with them, became reliant to the point we’re unable to throw them away, and now we can only watch as animals, trees, and loved ones get sucked in by the consequences.
KGATLW are masters of sardonic twists and double meanings. Or making lyrics vastly disparate from the sound and vibe of their music. My personal favorite of that last example is Exploding Suns.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - If Not Now, Then When?
Listen to it without the lyrics and see if you can catch it, the high pitch vocals are sort of hard to understand. Then watch along with the lyrics, both the song and music video really change once you know what it’s about.
My interpretation
My interpretation is that the black hole represents fossil fuels and deforestation. We discovered what we could do with them, became reliant to the point we’re unable to throw them away, and now we can only watch as animals, trees, and loved ones get sucked in by the consequences.
KGATLW are masters of sardonic twists and double meanings. Or making lyrics vastly disparate from the sound and vibe of their music. My personal favorite of that last example is Exploding Suns.