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The lyrical content is largely political and spiritual, with Rundgren expressing his outspoken views against conservatism, particularly on " Family Values " with its slams against Dan Quayle.

" Tables Will Turn " is a song about social inequity and how inevitably the situation will change.

" If Not Now When " expresses anger against those claim they want positive change but are too apathetic to act.

In accordance with the humanism which has always driven Rundgren's lyrics, in " The Ultimate Crime " he sings " the ultimate crime is not to care.

" The funky track " Espresso ( All Jacked Up )" is a catchy song about travel and having fun in life which could well have scored airplay but didn't.

" The Individualist " is a laid-back track utilising rapping, as on New World Order as Rundgren reflects on his desire to see the truth of things and not be subjected to other's views of reality.

It includes a humorous jab at Prince ( musician ).

" Cast the First Stone " is an example of Rundgren's heavier, more raucous electronic style.

In it, Rundgren rails against moral hypocrites.

It is similar in feel and sentiment to songs such as " Mammon " and " Liars " on his later Liars ( Todd Rundgren album ) album but also to " Fascist Christ " from No World Order.

In " Beloved Infidel ", a plaintive ballad, Rundgren sings sadly of how the " weak are vilified and weak are glorified "; he awaits the return of the beloved infidel, which seems a metaphor for truth, when the ' liberation bell ' will be rung.

" Temporary Sanity ", which has a rapped middle-eight, is a protest against the insanity of the human race's obsessions with wars and vanity.