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.
Where are they now?
They are gone.
I saw them run,
Run to the sea.
Under the waves all has been said.
Can you hear them.
Their voices are free.
Free from the sun's stare,
Free from the noise of lost souls.
An exiled sound washed in with the tide.
Their voices are free.
Free from the sun's stare,
Free from the noise of lost souls.
On the waves their voice carries on.
They are gone.
I saw them run,
Run to the sea.
Under the waves all has been said.
Can you hear them.
Their voices are free.
Free from the sun's stare,
Free from the noise of lost souls.
An exiled sound washed in with the tide.
Their voices are free.
Free from the sun's stare,
Free from the noise of lost souls.
On the waves their voice carries on.
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Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
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this song makes me rock and tingle and feel all sorts of deep shit. i think it's about the clarity people live life with once they've refused to be lost souls and be free as gods on earth.
That seems this song is about a particular type of death. Some of you said the it's about the suicidals, but I think it's about people killed in war, kille by the government, killed by some kind of injustice, forming a big tide with all their voices and their spirits, finally free, all in the same place.
Ahh, very poetic, this wonderful band. I hope I get to see them at the DNA in San Fransisco in november
This song is amazing, the band has so much talent.i think the lyrics are simply beautiful.
amazing song, love it, seems to come from another world, but does anybody have a clue what it's about?
I think this song is a sort of an anthem for the dead, for our ancestors.
@MarlonMorais This is how I've always interpreted it, although like some others here I also see it as my own souls transformation, and the souls of others who think and feel freely. Those smart enough not to be caught in the lies of this world and those who see deeper sociological and psychological rhythms in life.
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I'm pretty sure this song is about people who drown themselves. Its about how these people are freed when they are dead, and how people need to remember those who choose to end their lives.