Strings__Attached-Best-Of.mp3
Strings__Attached-Best-Of.mp4
Strings__Attached.mp3
Strings__Attached.mp4
Strings__Attached-Reggae.mp3
Strings__Attached-Reggae.mp4
Strings__Attached-Unplugged-Underground-XIX.mp3
Strings__Attached-Unplugged-Underground-XIX.mp4
Strings__Attached-intro.mp3
[Intro]
The puppet master said…
(“I can pull strings”)
… amongst other things
(While more babies drop dead)
[Verse 1]
No, no heads turn
No one seems to learn
They just enlist
To serve the ventriloquist
[Bridge]
The puppet masters faster
(Mesmerizing his flock)
… into utter disaster
(Dumb as a rock)
Children, take stock! (Con hatched)
There are strings attached
[Break]
Dirty crook!
[Chorus]
Look! There’s the strings
(And his hand is up the… but, but, but)
The ventriloquist put his fist…
And, he’s pulling strings
(Amongst other things)
… of course — (from bad to worse)
[Verse 2]
There it goes
(Around again)
Where it stops…
(Nobody knows)
Back to “Begin”
(No, you collect no dough)
[Bridge]
The puppet masters faster
(Mesmerizing his flock)
… into utter disaster
(Dumb as a rock)
Children, take stock! (Con hatched)
There are strings attached
[Break]
Dirty crook!
[Chorus]
Look! There’s the strings
(And his hand is up the… but, but, but)
The ventriloquist put his fist…
And, he’s pulling strings
(Amongst other things)
… of course — (from bad to worse)
[Outro]
Talking out of both sides of his mouth
(While stealing generations’ wealth)
Hello to “know”
Hello to “No!”
ABOUT THE SONG
The song “Strings (*Attached)” can be viewed as a biting political allegory that critiques Donald Trump’s presidency through the lens of manipulation, blind loyalty, and the corrupting influence of unchecked power. Through vivid imagery and satirical metaphors, the lyrics describe a nation caught in the grip of a political con artist—casting Trump as a ventriloquist pulling the strings of his followers and institutions alike.
Verse 1 & Bridge:
“No, no heads turn / No one seems to learn / They just enlist / To serve the ventriloquist”
This paints a picture of widespread denial or apathy, suggesting that Trump’s base and even some political leaders follow him blindly, failing to question his motives or recognize manipulation.
“The puppet master’s faster / (Mesmerizing his flock) / … into utter disaster / (Dumb as a rock)”
This section intensifies the criticism, portraying Trump as a puppet master who uses charisma and distraction to mislead his supporters. The phrase “utter disaster” underscores the perceived consequences of his leadership—be it policy failure, erosion of democratic norms, or public health crises.
“Children, take stock! (Con hatched) / There are strings attached”
Here, the song breaks the fourth wall to warn the next generation. “Con hatched” implies a deliberate scheme—suggesting Trump’s persona and promises were part of a larger manipulation or grift.
Break & Chorus:
“Dirty crook!”
This blunt accusation pulls no punches, directly calling out Trump as corrupt.
“Look! There’s the strings / (And his hand is up the… but, but, but)”
A not-so-subtle metaphor portraying Trump as not just a puppet master, but an invasive force manipulating others from behind the scenes in crude and controlling ways.
“He’s pulling strings / (Amongst other things)”
This could refer not only to manipulation but also to abuse of power, cronyism, or even more personal scandals.
“… of course — (from bad to worse)”
A commentary on the worsening trajectory of American politics and governance under Trump, as perceived by critics.
Verse 2:
“There it goes / (Around again) / Where it stops… / (Nobody knows)”
This evokes a cycle of dysfunction, scandal, or chaos—each news cycle or controversy feeding into the next without resolution or accountability.
“Back to ‘Begin’ / (No, you collect no dough)”
A play on Monopoly’s “Go,” this line suggests that despite all the movement, nothing is gained. It’s a reset without reward, hinting at the economic disillusionment many felt, especially lower-income voters who had hoped for a populist turnaround.
Final Bridge & Outro:
“Talking out of both sides of his mouth / (While stealing generations’ wealth)”
This accuses Trump of hypocrisy and double-speak—saying one thing while doing another—and connects his policies or financial mismanagement to long-term damage for future generations (e.g., tax cuts for the wealthy, environmental deregulation, spiraling debt).
“Hello to ‘know’ / Hello to ‘No!’”
A clever wordplay on the contrast between truth and denial. It calls on people to seek knowledge and to finally say “No!” to being controlled or misled.
Summary:
*“Strings (attached)” is a scathing, metaphor-laced critique of Trump’s leadership style, likening him to a manipulative showman who turns democracy into a puppet theater. It condemns the complicity of those who follow him without question and mourns the generational consequences of his presidency. The song ends with a rallying cry to wake up, resist manipulation, and reclaim clarity and truth in the face of orchestrated chaos.