Lyric discussion by countcube69 

I know this is the science geek inn me taking, but to add to MercyKiller's comment, neon is an inert gas, and so does not react, maybe something to do with a lack of energy used (as energy is needed for a reaction) and so a lack of motivation (probably political, in the idea of starting a revolution) because everyone would rather watch TV and succumb to the distractions.

My god between this insight, the association of the song with CHE guevaras Motor Cycle Diaries, and the simple history of the band living in an area where they couldn't afford motorcycles its a fukin brilliant song and then the guitar riffs.

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