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.
Marked to be alone
And my eyes are closed
Drown and separate
For sakes of discernment
Walk with the broken pieces
They do not say a word
Marked to be alone (alone, alone)
And my eyes are closed (alone, alone)
Drown and separate (alone, alone)
For sakes of discernment (alone, alone)
They speak not a word to the broken sea
They speak not a word to the broken sea
Not burnt by the fire
Or pulled by the flood
Not burnt by the fire
They come to us in crimson pools of blood
Guided by the wind (alone, alone)
Not burnt by the fire (alone, alone)
Not pulled by the flood (alone, alone)
They come to rest (alone, alone)
But they, they go, so we ride
But the candle burns alone
It guides us safely home.
And my eyes are closed
Drown and separate
For sakes of discernment
Walk with the broken pieces
They do not say a word
Marked to be alone (alone, alone)
And my eyes are closed (alone, alone)
Drown and separate (alone, alone)
For sakes of discernment (alone, alone)
They speak not a word to the broken sea
They speak not a word to the broken sea
Not burnt by the fire
Or pulled by the flood
Not burnt by the fire
They come to us in crimson pools of blood
Guided by the wind (alone, alone)
Not burnt by the fire (alone, alone)
Not pulled by the flood (alone, alone)
They come to rest (alone, alone)
But they, they go, so we ride
But the candle burns alone
It guides us safely home.
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