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.
I’m glad to see you’re doing well
Glad to see you left that hell
Glad your refuge refused you
Glad you left your refuge too
Glad you haven’t crumbled yet
Haven’t laid down a huge bet
I’m glad you’re doing well
Glad you broke out of your shell
Grace has fallen to the ground
Silently; without a sound
Now it’s over my head but beneath my feet
Watch me fall too; you’ve got a front row seat
Took my porcelain spirit
With your rock hard hands
Two pieces just would not do
I underestimated you
Took my defenseless soul and tore
Something straight out of my core
Stole my virgin eyes and forgiving heart
Turned your battling ‘to an art
I said I’d break before I bend
And here I stand, here I am
Shattered into many parts
Beside me is my broken heart
But I’m glad to see your doing well
Glad I bid you a nice farewell
Glad you don’t dwell on the past
I got over it, at last
I’m glad to see you’re doing well
Hope things keep going your way
Because they sure aren’t going mine
I’d like to take this time to say
In the nicest form, the nicest way
The looks you give me aren’t mutual
And I’m going on without you
Glad to see you left that hell
Glad your refuge refused you
Glad you left your refuge too
Glad you haven’t crumbled yet
Haven’t laid down a huge bet
I’m glad you’re doing well
Glad you broke out of your shell
Grace has fallen to the ground
Silently; without a sound
Now it’s over my head but beneath my feet
Watch me fall too; you’ve got a front row seat
Took my porcelain spirit
With your rock hard hands
Two pieces just would not do
I underestimated you
Took my defenseless soul and tore
Something straight out of my core
Stole my virgin eyes and forgiving heart
Turned your battling ‘to an art
I said I’d break before I bend
And here I stand, here I am
Shattered into many parts
Beside me is my broken heart
But I’m glad to see your doing well
Glad I bid you a nice farewell
Glad you don’t dwell on the past
I got over it, at last
I’m glad to see you’re doing well
Hope things keep going your way
Because they sure aren’t going mine
I’d like to take this time to say
In the nicest form, the nicest way
The looks you give me aren’t mutual
And I’m going on without you
Lyrics submitted by Chris77
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