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The modern way

from Besides​.​.​. (2012) by Utopia Now

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"The modern way" is a song about hypocrisy, duplicity, and trying to avoid the consequences of one's actions. I've always been somewhat obsessed with the concept of action and reaction. All my life I found a kind of noble satisfaction in accepting the consequences of my actions or inactions. And I feel this is something we should all do, yet most don't.

I guess I can see why the guys in "Indigo" rejected it. It certainly is quite different. It sound upbeat and lighthearted, not much aggression, not very "typically punk". But somehow I always had a soft spot for the song, and I'm glad I finally got a chance to share it with you. But I'm definitely a little "nervous" about the reception.

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- The modern way -

Words are spoken just to be denied,
promises broken, too bad I relied.
Another disillusion along the way.

Deeds performed are rendered meaningless
cause no one is there to bear the consequences,
another encounter with my old friend naivety.

Chorus:
So many empty stories told.
It's almost getting old.
Act like a man, but hide if you can
when consequence unfolds.

Clumsy efforts to justify a lie.
Despair sets in as social waves rise up high.
A slippy tightrope walk, and gray bull ride.

When truth reveals your attitude depraved
it's time to evade and to save what can be saved.
Routine in a life of constant seek and hide.

Chorus:
If you step on waver-thin ice
be sure that you can swim.
Action-reaction is not hard to understand,
yet nobody does.

Bridge:
The modern way,
it's martial law today.
Duplicity is a mighty fist, and I'm stuck in a social fray.

credits

from Besides​.​.​. (2012), released December 3, 2012
Music and lyrics written, recorded, and performed by Stephan Serowy.

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Utopia Now Berlin, Germany

Utopia Now started out in 2006 but had been known under the name Indigo since 2002, sharing the stage with bands such as Lagwagon, Anti Flag, A Wilhelm Scream, No Trigger, Good Clean Fun, Venerea and many more. However, the band was short-lived and split in 2007. Today the band lives on in the form of an online solo project by the band’s founder, singer, and songwriter, Stephan Serowy. ... more

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