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.
On a Tuesday in the rain I never thought there'd come a day
If I put myself to the test would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth, would I just block it out?
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
When all is said and through
Would I know just what to do
And if I put myself to the test
Would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth or just block it out
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
Is it a change of heart,
That keeps us apart
And you say it's true
And we know it's true
When all we have left is me and you
And it's so strange,
When all I have left to say
Is I wonder what's worth fighting for?
If I put myself to the test would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth, would I just block it out?
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
When all is said and through
Would I know just what to do
And if I put myself to the test
Would I ever raise a fist
Would I just shut my mouth or just block it out
I've sworn a million times never to be left,
Standing with that feeling
Of hopelessness left standing, just nervous in the alley
Is it a change of heart,
That keeps us apart
And you say it's true
And we know it's true
When all we have left is me and you
And it's so strange,
When all I have left to say
Is I wonder what's worth fighting for?
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this is song is awesomely rad
This song is awesome, I guess that's all I can say.
nice bass line
I agree totally awesomely rad, maybe even Hella Bitchen
yea its an awesome song, i recon it mans its just about a dude that is left there wondering wether he should fight about somthing he believes in and wether he will regret not fighting later. rad song
ye its amazing but its more if he had to fight for something would he be able to do it...same thing really
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Best LTJ song EVER!!!!, That intro really gets me going the combination of the drums and horns is so perfect :P
i think this song is about being victim of some sort of injustice, and not fighting back. and the person is realising he didn't fight, in his mind he was braver than that. and now he has no more chance to defend himself, so he's left out with "that feeling" of, basically, failing.