Songs That Tried To Predict The Future

Predicted technology taking over daily life. A haunting vision that feels close to today’s AI world.

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Though set earlier, it captured fears of a world-ending future. Its “party before the end” vibe still hits.

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Though set earlier, it captured fears of a world-ending future. Its “party before the end” vibe still hits.

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Though set earlier, it captured fears of a world-ending future. Its “party before the end” vibe still hits.

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Captured fears of rapid change—social unrest, new tech, shifting culture. Still relevant in 2025

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These songs prove that decades ago, artists were already imagining 2050—and some predictions came true faster than expected.

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