Sense

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's song 'Sense' delves into the perplexing contradictions and absurdities of modern life. The lyrics highlight the dissonance between societal norms and the natural world, particularly focusing on environmental neglect. The line 'It's in vogue to be feckless when it comes to the mother taking care of us' criticizes the fashionable apathy towards environmental stewardship. Despite the conventional wisdom that we should care for our planet, the song points out that our actions often don't align with this principle, making 'no sense at all.'

The song also touches on the repetitive and predictable nature of these contradictions. The phrase 'But in fact it's a pattern, everything I hear will always make me ashen' suggests a sense of despair and frustration at the recurring nature of these issues. The recognition of these patterns, while familiar, still leaves the narrator feeling disheartened and bewildered. This sentiment is echoed in the chorus, where the repeated 'no sense at all' underscores the ongoing confusion and lack of logic in societal behaviors.

Additionally, 'Sense' critiques the priorities and values of contemporary society. The lyrics 'People pay for their coupé but they can't pay their taxes for the freeway' and 'some people say it's on their radar but they drive a million miles in their fast car' highlight the irony and hypocrisy in people's actions. These lines point out the inconsistency between what people claim to care about and what they actually do, further emphasizing the song's theme of senselessness. Through these observations, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard invite listeners to reflect on the irrationalities of modern life and question the societal norms that often go unchallenged.