“Sacred cow” is a common figure of speech derived from the sanctity of cattle in Hinduism. It suggests that something is special and above criticism.

Presumably, Clark is speaking to LA itself. She’s idolised the city, but finds it image-obsessed and unobtainable. She’s left feeling alienated and monstrous.

Coming onto someone is a bit more direct than hitting on them and usually suggests intent to go to bed with them immediately.

This tells us that this post-apocalyptic society is also sexually permissive.

“Cut To The Feeling” was written during the writing process for Jepsen’s previous album, E•MO•TION, but ultimately didn’t fit:

That was definitely from the era of E·MO·TION… It was almost too cinematic and theatrical. I was like, ‘If I had my way with it, this would be great for a musical or movie!'

One interpretation of this line is it mocks the public for prioritising screen time over knowledge, and staying ignorant of current affairs. It could even be argued that distracting people with TV is one way that the rich maintain their position.

Another interpretation is that this relates to how society views art. Anyone who takes art seriously is a know-nothing.

The government has instilled a certain ideology which means that the arts aren’t taken as seriously from the education system upwards. It really is a shame – there should be more support for young musicians and young artists to get somewhere. Doing it yourself is a necessity. If I could choose, I would love to be in a country where young people are supported by the government to find out how they express themselves best.
- Joe Talbot, speaking to The Boar

It could also be denigrating how political parties treat working class voters, as people who only judge political parties on soundbites and the colours of their rosettes rather than the consequences of their policies.