All A Lie

78 Saab's song 'All A Lie' delves into the complexities and disillusionments of contemporary life. The opening lines, 'A shoot up in the blue, blue sky / How'd they get that way inclined,' suggest a sense of wonder and confusion about how things have reached their current state. The imagery of the sky and the absence of a lighthouse symbolize a lack of guidance and direction, emphasizing a feeling of being lost or adrift. The 'safety valve' mentioned further underscores the absence of a mechanism to question or understand the situation, leaving the listener in a state of uncertainty and vulnerability.

The chorus, 'Hold on, be strong / They hold you under / I can't hear you sing no more,' speaks to the struggle of maintaining resilience in the face of overwhelming pressures. The phrase 'they hold you under' implies external forces or societal expectations that suppress individuality and expression. The inability to 'hear you sing no more' poignantly captures the loss of one's voice or spirit, a common theme in narratives about modern life's demands and constraints.

The final verse, 'As lonely as a train can be / When you're stuck in peak-hour dreams / Crossed lines and missed love calls / How to wreck your working day,' paints a vivid picture of isolation and missed connections. The metaphor of a train stuck in peak-hour traffic reflects the monotonous and often unfulfilling routine of daily life. 'Crossed lines and missed love calls' highlight the communication breakdowns and missed opportunities that can lead to a sense of unfulfillment. This verse encapsulates the song's overarching theme of disillusionment and the struggle to find meaning and connection in a fast-paced, often impersonal world.