Discover the story of the song > Mickey Mouse Is Dead – Subhumans

The lyrics of this song discuss how people have become too serious and have lost their sense of humor. They analyze and overthink everything, even comedy, which is meant to be pure entertainment. The protagonist sings about how this seriousness has affected even children, as they watch TV but don't understand the meaning behind the images. The lyrics also talk about people hiding their true selves due to fear of judgement, and how this fear of being laughed at can be paralyzing. Overall, the song criticizes society for losing its sense of fun and for not being able to laugh at themselves.