The Hooters's song "Give The Music Back" is an anthem that laments the loss of real music and the rise of technology in the industry. The song describes how machines have replaced real instruments and how screens have replaced real lyrics. The switches have been turned on, and people are listening to endless monotone. The lyrics call for the return of the heart and soul of music, the raw emotion and the genuine expression of the artists. The song reflects on the disappearance of blues and rock n' roll, and the closing down of discos and MTV. Music has been locked up, and the key has been thrown away. The chorus is a plea for people to feel and hear the music from a million miles away and for the music to be put back into the song before it's gone forever. It's a call to arms to appreciate the artistry of music and to return to the days when music was creative and meaningful. The silence in the rooms where music once rang out is palpable, and the only hope is in a pirate ship that signals out a ballad to the brave. The song ends with a final plea to give the music back and put it where it belongs. Overall, "Give The Music Back" is about the importance of keeping music pure and authentic and returning to a time when music was driven by passion and not by machines.
