The song Space Age Whiz Kids by Joe Walsh is about the rise of technology and how it has changed society. The first verse talks about how the speaker used to do things like play pinball and go dancing, but now feels a bit out of touch with the new generation of "whiz kids" who are obsessed with video games and technology. The chorus praises these "space age whiz kids" as pioneers in research and leaders in their field. The rest of the song explores the world of arcade games and sci-fi fantasies that these whiz kids are obsessed with. There are references to games like Donkey Kong and Pac Man, as well as imaginary scenarios involving alien spaceships and hyperspace drives. The song depicts these kids as having nothing better to do than play these games, constantly putting in quarters to continue their virtual adventures. Overall, Space Age Whiz Kids is a commentary on the changing times and how technology has completely altered the way people entertain themselves. It celebrates the new generation of gamers and their love for all things sci-fi and high-tech.
