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.
If you can see yourself looking like you do
What would you say you were thinkin'?
Spending all your time looking for something new
You better swim cause your sinkin'
Go ask your mother cause she knows what you need
Left your heart open, I'm just helping it bleed
Sign you up for every program in the book
No, you don't need invitations
No one's questioning your problem or your look
It's just your public relations
Won't just ask me because I know what you need
Leavin' your heart open cause it needs time to bleed
I'll still be here, when you get here
I'll still be, I'll still be here
Yesterday I read a letter from an editor that tells me what he thinks
How all this music is boring
Concentrating on how much this really stinks
It's not my fault if you're snoring
Go ask your mother cause she knows what you need
Left your open cause it needs time to bleed
I'll still be here, when you get here
I'll still be, I'll still be here
So across the Atlantic doesn't sound that romantic
Since everyone has done it, so it's dumb
I'd like to say I'm sorry for intruding
But I'm sick of your eluding
To the fact that growing up is growing old
Just say that you'll be here
Just say that you'll be here
That was so close
What would you say you were thinkin'?
Spending all your time looking for something new
You better swim cause your sinkin'
Go ask your mother cause she knows what you need
Left your heart open, I'm just helping it bleed
Sign you up for every program in the book
No, you don't need invitations
No one's questioning your problem or your look
It's just your public relations
Won't just ask me because I know what you need
Leavin' your heart open cause it needs time to bleed
I'll still be here, when you get here
I'll still be, I'll still be here
Yesterday I read a letter from an editor that tells me what he thinks
How all this music is boring
Concentrating on how much this really stinks
It's not my fault if you're snoring
Go ask your mother cause she knows what you need
Left your open cause it needs time to bleed
I'll still be here, when you get here
I'll still be, I'll still be here
So across the Atlantic doesn't sound that romantic
Since everyone has done it, so it's dumb
I'd like to say I'm sorry for intruding
But I'm sick of your eluding
To the fact that growing up is growing old
Just say that you'll be here
Just say that you'll be here
That was so close
Lyrics submitted by ruben
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i cant believe no one has commented on this song yet!! it is my fave by reggie.
i think its about waking people up to think for themselves and simply be actively thinking and living... that may even mean hurting them --'your heart needs time to bleed' also = wake up and experience things also
best phrase, in this song and perhaps ever: I'd like to say I'm sorry for intruding But I'm sick of your eluding To the fact that growing up is growing numb
(note- yes the above lyrics are wrong. it is growing numb not old. ill fix them if they get servers running.. or someone else can.. whatever)
enjoy being a teenager, it will never happen again that you have this much freedom and so little worries.