Flobots "Handlebars" Lyrics

The lyrics to the song, "Handlebars" by Flobots.

Meaning of the song: The song "is about the idea that we have so much incredible potential as human beings to be destructive or to be creative," Flobots' MC Jonny 5 (a.k.a. Jamie Laurie) told MTV. "And it's tragic to me that the appetite for military innovation is endless, but when it comes to taking on a project like ending world hunger, it's seen as outlandish. It's not treated with the same seriousness."

"...at the same time, I knew there were people at that moment who were being bombed by our own country. And I thought that was incredibly powerful." It is the contrast between these "little moments of creativity, these bursts of innovation," and the way these ideas are put to use "to oppress and destroy people" that the singer feels is both "beautiful and tragic at the same time."[1]

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Music

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• Flobots
• Handlebars
• Lyrics
• Indie
• Rap
• Rock

[Twilight0299]

@mygamingvideoz Jesus,do u know how offensive saying someone is gay or any bullying is?do u understand that people commit du IDE that are only like thirteen who HANG OR SHOOT THEMSELVES?my BFF's bro killed himself because of people who were teasin him and bullying him.so u know?I was bullied as a kid and I know that NO ONE SHOULD GO THROO THE PAIN OF BULLYING AND THINKING THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT BETTER WAS TO DIE SO U KNOW WHAT,MAYBE U SHULDNT SAY STUFF LIKE THAT

[TheManateeOne]

I really can ride my bike with no handlebars. :3

[IJenniferTheDarkI]

I'm not a huge fan of rap, but this is a good song.

[Teoden29]

@Rocker1305 Lalalala .... i dont hear u...! :D

[spartanidiot321]

Please don't hate me by the way. It was just a comment. :)

[spartanidiot321]

Ok let's straighten things out. This song talks about corruption. And why? Because of the f&$@king democracy the U.S. Has. People are losing their lives. Now, I'm not saying that you guys are retards, but this song has a different morale, and it's kinda like evil, instead it's called "corruption" and so you are getting the wrong idea. But I do agree about bullies, I f$&?king hate that stuff.

[Rocker1305]

@Teoden29 Twelve Year Olds these days.

[Teoden29]

@Rocker1305 hmm what have i written? :D i already forgot xD well im going to ride my bike no and become worldemporer one day, if u want to continuze this discussion,...well have a good time ;D

[TheKamikazeKatie]

@shadowpuppy270343 Amen!(:

[Rocker1305]

@Teoden29 Did I agree to saying it is okay? No, Then shut up.

[shadowpuppy270343]

I came to hear a beautiful song. And all I find is arguing about bullying.

Guys, why poison this song with more fighting?

Get over it. And listen to the music.

And if you listen carefully enough, you might realize how stupid your argument is.

[MelissaLecter]

To all of those who bitch about being bullied.

STFU I was bullied too but I didn't act like a little victim, I took a big cup of STFU AND SEE REALITY