Swimming Against the Tide Lyrics

Fifth and fourth of the major scale, check
One five six four progression, check
Into the machine, out into the world
Background muzak for the boys and girls

All you bring all the same
So much nothingness in a fancy dress
I play along, that's the game
Would it feel right? Swimming against the tide

Synchronised steps over quantized lines
Generic tricks to soothe the short term minds
Template ready, fill in the blanks
Copy, paste, repeat, higher in the ranks