Parishiltonisametaphor

Primed so meticulous, stripped down to the nucleus
Of everything that sickened me before I started viewing this
I've read it in the glazed, painted vacant gaze of this shell of a human before me
We thank the lord for the ego afforded the shallow now

Such handsome propaganda, truly business accused of show
And they're cuing the applause sign now

Pretty little casualties in temporary tragedies
Born from the same place self-doubt grows
Cold and hollow, red carpet ready pose
Around here "diva" ain't much of a compliment

Celebrate the undiscerning, don't question what you're learning
Crank the violin 'cause Rome is fucking burning now
Culture shown in effigy presented as "celebrity" like tiny vultures crying out "believe me!"
But careful there, honey, 'cause your roots are showing now

Such handsome propaganda, truly business accused of show
And they're cuing the applause sign now

Pretty little casualties in temporary tragedies
Born from the same place self-doubt grows
Cold and hollow, red carpet ready pose
Around here "diva" ain't much of a compliment

What a cherished myth of marketing
Propaganda with complexion so clear
Tomorrow's insecurities playfully draped
In the second-hand styles of next year

And it's so hard to look away
Although somehow harder yet to stare
These picture perfect pawns are salesmen now
Like carpetbaggers shilling their wares

And in reality I really don't care
'Cause asshole's a fashion that I never could afford to wear