Discover the story of the song > Plastic Bag – X-Ray Spex

The song compares the protagonist's mind to a plastic bag that absorbs all the junk they hear from commercials and ads. It's 1977 and the protagonist feels overwhelmed by the constant bombardment of advertising and the confusion in their own head. They dream of being in control of everything, including supermarkets and even the universe. The song's message is that apathy is boring and it's time to rebel against the overwhelming messages of consumerism.