I concur, in a way.

For me, striving for originality is the fixation. Though it is impossible, especially within rocknroll, to do so. Most if not all riffs and words have been done a million times over.

Your reference to our society's dependence on technology is a good point. At least, I think that's what you were referring to.
We have so many conveniences. We have unlimited knowledge in our pockets. Truthfully, its rare we use said tools to seek said knowledge. It's a very sad thing.

Furthermore, I think it's that fear of failing to produce a unique form of art that causes a hisitance in doing whatever it may be. Lyrics, of course, being the main example for people like us.

It sort of makes me think of Kurt Cobain. He claimed to write most of his lyrics minutes before recording. He later said when he got recognition, people often ask what the song(s) meant. He would assure that it wasn't as profound as one would think.

I appreciate that sort of Punk way of looking at it. But I'm too egotistical to not put my heart and soul into each line and to take a while to finish each songs because I want my words to be remembered.