Mass Medium Robert Wyatt
"Mass Medium" by Robert Wyatt, released in 1974, is a #Jazz-Rock song that critiques media influence and societal conformity. The lyrics explore themes of alienation and the search for authenticity in a mass culture. Its unique blend of jazz and rock, along with Wyatt's distinct vocals, creates a reflective atmosphere. The song remains relevant in discussions on media's role in shaping perceptions.
And as history slips out of view
Bated breath for the nine o'clock news
Reassembled right before your very eyes:
Innuendo, rumour and lies
Endless fun and games
Steal a headline, name some names
We're so proud that our press feels so free
To manipulate them, you and me
And as each campaign begins
To absolve us of our sins
I see freedom sold by the yard
It's so easy – why make it hard?
Bated breath for the nine o'clock news
Reassembled right before your very eyes:
Innuendo, rumour and lies
Endless fun and games
Steal a headline, name some names
We're so proud that our press feels so free
To manipulate them, you and me
And as each campaign begins
To absolve us of our sins
I see freedom sold by the yard
It's so easy – why make it hard?
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