Out of Sync Devo

"Out of Sync" by Devo, released in 1982, is a #NewWave track exploring themes of alienation and societal disconnection. The lyrics express feelings of being out of step with the world. Musically, it features quirky synthesizers and robotic vocals, characteristic of Devo's style. The song reflects the band's critique of conformity and modern life.

She's out of sync
And everyone around her knows that something is wrong
She's out of sync
She's got all the symptoms of a girl who skipped a beat
She's out of sync
A piece of ancient history, she's a walking mirage
She's out of sync
She entered through the exit and never stopped to think

She's out of sync - she's a half step behind
She's out of luck - her body split from her mind
She's out of orbit - she'll never connect
She'll run out of time before she accepts she's out of sync

She's out of sync - (SYNC)
She's out of sync - (SYNC)

She's out of sync
And everybody senses there's a distance to keep
She's out of sync
And totally committed to living in a dark age
She's out of sync
She's constantly undoing what's already been done
She's out of sync
Trapped in a silent movie and she's on the brink

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