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.
The autumn leaves
Me here without a tooth
You've given me the shaft
My friend's car's breaking down
And I've got no ride home
And I'm left out
The apes in the evergreens
The grape leaves and jasmine tea
Comforts you, without me
Without me
And I am none the wiser for it all
Your voice is shaky on the telephone call
You ride your little Pinto in the rain
And you stall out
With no one to give you a jump
Just hook your cables to me
And then you'll see
That I can start you up
That I can start you up
It's closing time in town
There's not a soul around
To see you when you're down
To see you when you're down
And I am none the wiser for it all
Your voice is shaky on the telephone call
You ride your little Pinto in the rain
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one, you're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones, we're the wiser ones
And you know you're beholden
To no one but me
And you know you're beholden
To no one but me
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one, you're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones, we're the wiser ones
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one
Me here without a tooth
You've given me the shaft
My friend's car's breaking down
And I've got no ride home
And I'm left out
The apes in the evergreens
The grape leaves and jasmine tea
Comforts you, without me
Without me
And I am none the wiser for it all
Your voice is shaky on the telephone call
You ride your little Pinto in the rain
And you stall out
With no one to give you a jump
Just hook your cables to me
And then you'll see
That I can start you up
That I can start you up
It's closing time in town
There's not a soul around
To see you when you're down
To see you when you're down
And I am none the wiser for it all
Your voice is shaky on the telephone call
You ride your little Pinto in the rain
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one, you're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones, we're the wiser ones
And you know you're beholden
To no one but me
And you know you're beholden
To no one but me
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
Drive back
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one, you're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones, we're the wiser ones
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one
When I think of all we've done
And the rain soaks up the sun
I see we're the wiser ones
We're the wiser ones
When I think of all you've done
Take your Pinto for a run
I see you're the wiser one
You're the wiser one
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Wiser Lyrics as written by Janovitz Colbourn
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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i think this is about a girl leaving him... thinking she can handle things on her own... thinking she's the wiser one. he's none the wiser because he doesn't understand why she left and why she won't listen... but he thinks he can help her (hence hooking the cables).
she's beholden to him because he helped her become what she is... but she's still lost or something... and he's urging her to come back.
i love the line "the rain soaks up the sun"... because the sadness of loss kinda taints all the good memories...