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.
Aie-e!
Yow!
Oh!
Aaah, y-y-y-yeah!
So it's Halloween
And you feel like dancin'
And you feel like shinin'
And you feel like letting loose
Whatcha gonna be?
Babe, you better know
And you better plan
Better plan all day
Better plan all week, better plan all month, better plan all year
You're dressed up like a clown
Putting on your act
It's the only time all year you'll ever admit that
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed
Because you're still hiding in a mask
Take your fun seriously
No, don't blow this year's chance
Tomorrow your mold goes back on
After Halloween, after Halloween
Whee!
You'll go to work today
You'll go to work tomorrow
Shitfaced tonight
You'll brag about it for months
"Remember what I did, remember what I was, back on Halloween?"
But what's in between
Where are your ideas?
You sit around and dream
For next Halloween
Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
After Halloween
After Halloween
After Halloween
Because your role is planned for you
There's nothing you can do
But stop and think it through
But what will the boss say to you?
And what will your girlfriend say to you?
And the people out on the street they might glare at you
And whadaya know, you're pretty self-conscious too?
So you run back and stuff yourselves in rigid business costumes
Only at night to score is your leather uniform exhumed
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, just shove 'em
Up your ass?
Yow!
Oh!
Aaah, y-y-y-yeah!
So it's Halloween
And you feel like dancin'
And you feel like shinin'
And you feel like letting loose
Whatcha gonna be?
Babe, you better know
And you better plan
Better plan all day
Better plan all week, better plan all month, better plan all year
You're dressed up like a clown
Putting on your act
It's the only time all year you'll ever admit that
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed
Because you're still hiding in a mask
Take your fun seriously
No, don't blow this year's chance
Tomorrow your mold goes back on
After Halloween, after Halloween
Whee!
You'll go to work today
You'll go to work tomorrow
Shitfaced tonight
You'll brag about it for months
"Remember what I did, remember what I was, back on Halloween?"
But what's in between
Where are your ideas?
You sit around and dream
For next Halloween
Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
After Halloween
After Halloween
After Halloween
Because your role is planned for you
There's nothing you can do
But stop and think it through
But what will the boss say to you?
And what will your girlfriend say to you?
And the people out on the street they might glare at you
And whadaya know, you're pretty self-conscious too?
So you run back and stuff yourselves in rigid business costumes
Only at night to score is your leather uniform exhumed
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, just shove 'em
Up your ass?
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gotta admit, great song, the lyrics are pretty much self explanatory.