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.
You're just a, I'm not to blame, broke your heart for fun
You're just a, I'm not to blame, you're just a mess to me
If my hope is gone, the way I feel
Until the end is near, below my stress on the sky!
You're just a, I'm not to blame for this, broke your heart for fun
You're just a, I'm not to blame, you're just a mess to me
You're just a, I'm not to blame, you're just a mess to me
If my hope is gone, the way I feel
Until the end is near, below my stress on the sky!
You're just a, I'm not to blame for this, broke your heart for fun
You're just a, I'm not to blame, you're just a mess to me
Lyrics submitted by stebug, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Stress on the Sky Lyrics as written by Simon Neil
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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any1 who actually know what they scream would be very welcomne to tell us, coz i ain't got a clue!!!!!! this is easily da second best song on the album behind the great The Go Slow
you're just dull i'm not to blame broke your heart for fun
you're just dull i'm not to blame for this you're just a mess, to me
Is what he screams, according to turn.to/hitreset
cool, fanx, gonna go n check it out now. i could never figure out what the hell he said.
I'm gonna raise my hand cuase i don't get it
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i seen them 5 times since vertigo... came out. and they never played this once. bastards.
and, uh, it's probably about a girl or something.
fools, those aren't the lyrics, it's
You’re just a… I’m not to blame, broke your heart for fun You’re just a… I’m not to blame, you’re just a mess to me
If my hope is gone, the way I feel Until the end is near, below my stress on the sky!
You’re just a… I’m not to blame for this, broke your heart for fun You’re just a… I’m not to blame, you’re just a mess to me
great song. seems to me its about a man/woman who has used someone else who he/she doesnt care about and feels no regrets.
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