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“Mattel” as interpreted by GPT4:

"Mattel" by Avenged Sevenfold seems to be a critique of a superficial, artificial society. Here's a possible interpretation:

In the first verse, the speaker describes themselves as a doll or a toy, with "vinyl skin," "plastic bones," and "cast button eyes." This could be a metaphor for how the speaker feels inauthentic or artificial, possibly because they're trying to conform to society's expectations or standards. The line "But there's nobody home" suggests a lack of personal identity or feeling of emptiness inside.

The imagery of "toy yellow birds upon the rooftops" and "LED beams from the sky being held on a string" further emphasize the artificial nature of this world. The phrase "While boredom tears me apart at the seams" suggests dissatisfaction or a sense of stagnation.

The chorus, "Now I know this might sound crazy / But I've smelled the plastic daisies / And it seems we've found ourselves in hell," seems to express a realization of the falseness of their surroundings and a longing for something real. The "plastic daisies" represent artificial beauty, and the declaration of being in "hell" could be a metaphor for the dissatisfaction and disillusionment the speaker feels in this artificial environment.

In the second verse, the speaker talks about the monotony of life ("Day after day it all plays over, dedicated loop, same year after year") and the insincerity of social interactions ("Please attend, all model citizens, R.S.V.P. if we can count you in, empty as we play pretend").

The bridge and breakdown ("Living feign in porcelain and just smart enough to know nothing at all" / "Pull my string and make me cry" / "Advertisement, moral scrawl, a semblance of choice when there's no choice at all" / "Out of stock 'The end is nigh'") seem to further critique society's artificiality, consumerism, and lack of true freedom or choice.

Again, it's important to remember that song lyrics are often open to interpretation, and the exact meaning might only be fully known by the songwriter. Different listeners may perceive different meanings based on their own experiences and perspectives.

ChatGPT4 Interprets Life is But a Dream... Part 1 - "Game Over"

I thought it would be interesting to see what GPT4 had to say about the album since both The Stage, and Life is But a Dream address these concepts in their lyrics. Okay, “Game Over” as interpreted by GPT4:

The lyrics of “Game Over” by Avenged Sevenfold seem to be a narrative of a person’s life journey from birth to death, touching on various phases of life and feelings. As with many songs, it’s open to interpretation.

[Verse 1] The song opens with the stages of a child’s growth, starting from infancy to childhood, as depicted by the words “open, blurry, nurture, loving,” leading to “crawling, walking, fleeting, glory”. The references to a ‘brother, stranger, bloody, ally, teacher, recess, buddy’ could suggest various relationships experienced throughout early life. The ‘secret, toothless, fairy, pillow’ could refer to the innocence of childhood fantasies such as the tooth fairy. The ordinary and extraordinary elements show a mix of everyday activities and special events.

[Chorus] The repeated phrase ‘as it may’ could imply the inevitability and acceptance of the passage of time. The line ‘Days are fine and come on time/ But years leave with nothing to find’ might suggest how quickly time passes, with days seeming insignificant but years accumulating into substantial changes.

[Verse 2] The second verse might depict teenage years and young adulthood with references to high school, hormones, gaining a driving license, and having a first-time lover. There’s a sense of new experiences, opportunities, and pitfalls that come with freedom. The ‘questions, doubtful, wedding, family’ could be about the later stages of adulthood where people often marry and have children.

[Bridge] The bridge suggests a critical self-reflection, where the protagonist feels out of place or dissatisfied with their current life, expressing a sense of disconnection and loss of will, hinting at a depressive state.

[Outro] The song takes a tragic turn in the outro, possibly suggesting suicide (‘Toss a rope over the branch and fall into the night’). The phrase ‘Can’t you see life is but a dream anyway’ might express a sense of disillusionment or existential angst.

Overall, the song appears to reflect on the passage of life, its joys and sorrows, relationships, milestones, and the feelings of disillusionment and existential crisis one might face. It presents a poignant exploration of life’s journey, ending on a tragic note. However, individual interpretations might vary based on personal experiences and perspectives.

Make sure to watch from YouTube, otherwise it won't show directly from lemmy. This is probably one of the oldest/best quality recordings from this time period. Here is the comment from the original uploader that actually did the professional filming:

"Hey there. So i was My Chemical Romance's videographer and they opened the show up that day. I had worked for a band called Mushroomhead in the early 2000's and A7X were on their tour as an opener so I had gotten to know them from those days a bit. They asked me to help film for the Unholy Confessions video and told me to film The Rev's angle. Problem was, that I ended up on the road with MCR and never got Avenged this footage! So it was sitting in my files for years and I finally found it and felt it deserved to be on here for all to see. I appreciate all of the compliments, it was a very fun show to film and am proud of the joy its bringing to so many people almost 20 years later. 🖤🦇

Filmed with full permission from the band, management, label & venue.

Filmed By: Brad Nolan Instagram: @Brad_Nolan"

The entire album of Life is but a Dream is amazing lyrically. "Nobody" has probably my favorite lyrics, but I want to know the inverse. I'm not talking about the music itself. Purely the lyrical writing.