This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Howdy people?
Here's a little story about an old friend of mine
And to all you great folks out there
This is hardcore 10-4
Freaky Friday, things ain't going my way
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Oh oh,
I jumped out of my bed this morning
Then I heard this crunchy sound
From my left leg that was broken
And a note was laying on the ground
Baby, I'm leaving you this minute
Took the car and the cats and dogs
Got the boots and the rhinestone stetson
Nothing's left but the note you got, ah you suck
[Chorus]
Freaky Friday, things ain't going my way
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Freaky Friday, go play on the highway
Everything is wrong, what the heck is going on
On my way through crosstown traffic
I was hit by a giant truck
I came late to work and got fired
Then suddenly the thunder struck
Oh oh
Baby, I am leaving you this minute
Took the car and the cats and dogs
Got the boots and the rhinestone stetson
Nothing's left but the note you got, ah you suck
[Chorus]
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is wrong, yi-ha
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is going on
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is wrong, yi-ha
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is going on
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Hardcore 10-4
[Chorus]
Well folks, that's all for now
Life is just a long long country song
And that's a big 10-4
Here's a little story about an old friend of mine
And to all you great folks out there
This is hardcore 10-4
Freaky Friday, things ain't going my way
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Oh oh,
I jumped out of my bed this morning
Then I heard this crunchy sound
From my left leg that was broken
And a note was laying on the ground
Baby, I'm leaving you this minute
Took the car and the cats and dogs
Got the boots and the rhinestone stetson
Nothing's left but the note you got, ah you suck
[Chorus]
Freaky Friday, things ain't going my way
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Freaky Friday, go play on the highway
Everything is wrong, what the heck is going on
On my way through crosstown traffic
I was hit by a giant truck
I came late to work and got fired
Then suddenly the thunder struck
Oh oh
Baby, I am leaving you this minute
Took the car and the cats and dogs
Got the boots and the rhinestone stetson
Nothing's left but the note you got, ah you suck
[Chorus]
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is wrong, yi-ha
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is going on
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is wrong, yi-ha
Life's a country song, hardcore 10-4
What the heck is going on
Everything is gone, my life is a country song
Hardcore 10-4
[Chorus]
Well folks, that's all for now
Life is just a long long country song
And that's a big 10-4
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