The song "Mutation Zone" by Hawkwind talks about a dystopian future where cities have been destroyed and replaced by an activated city full of mutants. The lyrics depict a world where the molecular makeup of the environment is constantly changing and mutating, leaving no real protection for those who inhabit it. The Mutation Zone is the main setting of the song, and the lyrics describe it as a place where sand and lace-holes are volatile and constantly shifting. It is a warzone where creatures of a similar trait are built to survive, and where the ground is filled with gaping holes. The lyrics also suggest that the Mutation Zone has been created as a result of human activity. The city has been destroyed, and only a few codes and useless items remain. The world has been blown to kingdom come by nuclear war, and the ones before are left thinking that their wild days were nothing compared to what has happened. The absence of any Christ or savior in the lyrics suggests that the world is beyond redemption. The only solution seems to be to disappear down a little black hole, or to simply accept the Mutation Zone as one's home. Overall, "Mutation Zone" is a dark and unsettling commentary on the future of humanity and the consequences of our actions.
