
Date of issue: 22.10.2015
Song language: English
Spread It |
When your brain absorbs information its kinda picky |
So what makes a piece of information sticky? |
Sticky-icky Sticky-icky-icky-icky |
Repetition helps a little bit, definitely |
Plus ideas spread when they’re counterintuitive |
But minimally, ‘cause you don’t wanna ruin it |
It’s not gonna get caught in your brain if it’s mundane |
Just think about what they say in church on Sunday |
A virgin gives birth, your sins are forgiven |
A horse with wings carries a rider into heaven |
A jealous god demands a human sacrifice |
Water into wine, the dead coming back to life |
Standard categories minimally violated |
One step away from profane is the sacred |
That’s why a rapper tells you he’s millionaire |
With twenty mistresses, |
but not a trillionaire |
With twenty thousand — |
see, it’s gotta be plausible |
We instinctively reject whatever’s blatantly impossible |
And if you want to spread ideas like a virus |
Add a little dash of spice, sex and violence |
Spread it, |
spread it spread it spread it |
If it gets big enough you get credit |
Spread it, |
post it on reddit |
Spread it! |
Or else let it die and forget it |
Spread it, |
spread it spread it spread it |
If it gets big enough you get credit |
Spread it, |
post it on reddit |
Spread it! |
Or else let it die and forget it |
Some ideas catch on ‘cause they’re adaptive |
Others spread ‘cause the source is high status |
A concept endorsed by somebody prestigious |
Has a greater chance that other people will believe it |
Justin Bieber get young girls into Jesus |
And I tend to believe whatever Jay-Z says |
Another factor is popular endorsement |
When in Rome, |
do what the Romans do with their horses |
And plus, |
people follow trustworthiness |
But how can you tell if someone’s just a dirty snitch? |
We follow people who can prove their commitment |
To their belief system with costly investment |
Actions speak louder than words, |
can ya feel me? |
If not, maybe I’ll get it tattooed on my belly |
Religions are the same, |
they demand demonstrations |
Of faith, |
such a costly waste |
Bodily mutilations and food taboos |
You can use those cues to deduce the truth |
And finally, well, it’s a controversial issue |
But some ideas spread ‘cause they’re actually beneficial |
Spread it, |
spread it spread it spread it |
If it gets big enough you get credit |
Spread it, |
post it on reddit |
Spread it! |
Or else let it die and forget it |
Name | Year |
---|---|
Wannabe G's | 2010 |
Religion Evolves | 2015 |
Sapiosexual | 2015 |
Sexual Selection | 2009 |
Darwin's Acid | 2009 |
Bad Things Happen | 2015 |
Give Thanks | 2015 |
Byproduct to Benefit | 2015 |
Creationist Cousins | 2009 |
Survival of the Fittest | 2009 |
Theory of Mind | 2015 |
Virus of the Mind | 2015 |
Natural Selection | 2009 |
Fertility Gods | 2015 |
Andrew Murray | 2015 |
Artificial Selection | 2009 |
Dna | 2009 |
I'm a African | 2009 |
Supernatural Punishment | 2015 |
Hypnotize | 2009 |