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.
Staring back at you, did you see my lips
or were you smiling right in front of me?
Your father called my name,
then he smiled with great relief
'cause it wasn't me you were clinging to.
He made you turn around, you do that thing you do
and then you laughed with me.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but she's watching me leave.
Just wish they'd turn around, just wish they'd try to see,
but they don't understand and that's alright with me,
I'm leaving now.
Going down to Tucker's Town where I can lie for free,
nobody stares at me and I'd live to hurt the population.
She called last night; I said I'm about to leave.
Then I heard him scream, "I'll pack your bags."
'Cause I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but I'm leaving here
to see the world through your rosy glasses.
I'll teach her to fly, but they teach greed.
We live the belt, but I can bleed.
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know. I don't know.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know. I don't know.
or were you smiling right in front of me?
Your father called my name,
then he smiled with great relief
'cause it wasn't me you were clinging to.
He made you turn around, you do that thing you do
and then you laughed with me.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but she's watching me leave.
Just wish they'd turn around, just wish they'd try to see,
but they don't understand and that's alright with me,
I'm leaving now.
Going down to Tucker's Town where I can lie for free,
nobody stares at me and I'd live to hurt the population.
She called last night; I said I'm about to leave.
Then I heard him scream, "I'll pack your bags."
'Cause I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know but I'm makin' time to call.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know, but I'm leaving here
to see the world through your rosy glasses.
I'll teach her to fly, but they teach greed.
We live the belt, but I can bleed.
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know what I can't see.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know. I don't know.
I don't know (I don't know.)
what I can't see. (I can't see.)
I don't know. I don't know.
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