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's that space of fear you hide?
Have you gone way beyond the center
Out there in space
I know you need to get even
Tell me the one about the hand that holds you down
Because the bruise on your face, it always seems to stay around
And tell me the one about the hand that holds you down
Because you seem to be lost, with no intention to be found
[Chorus:]
So how does it feel
And how does it feel
To be the one whose always in the way
To be the words that never made the page
Be the one that's always
Left out in the rain
Tell me again about the spark that met the flame
And tell me again about the man who went insane
Is there a place within for redemption
Is there a voice inside with a decision
And if so when, and if so then, where's the conviction?
[Chorus]
I know that you need to get even
And I know it's for all the right reasons
And I, well I know that you're staring at the edge
And I, well I know that you need to get even
[Chorus]
Have you gone way beyond the center
Out there in space
I know you need to get even
Tell me the one about the hand that holds you down
Because the bruise on your face, it always seems to stay around
And tell me the one about the hand that holds you down
Because you seem to be lost, with no intention to be found
[Chorus:]
So how does it feel
And how does it feel
To be the one whose always in the way
To be the words that never made the page
Be the one that's always
Left out in the rain
Tell me again about the spark that met the flame
And tell me again about the man who went insane
Is there a place within for redemption
Is there a voice inside with a decision
And if so when, and if so then, where's the conviction?
[Chorus]
I know that you need to get even
And I know it's for all the right reasons
And I, well I know that you're staring at the edge
And I, well I know that you need to get even
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by Thunderbolt
Left Out Lyrics as written by Brad Stewart Brent Smith
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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It seems to me like he's left out, obviously, and he doesn't really belong anywhere, yet he's okay with that.
"And tell me the one about the hand that holds you down Because you seem to be lost, with no intention to be found..."
He's all alone, but he's fine with that, because he feels he's better on his own.
I feel like this ALL the time. Right about now is one of them. Like you thought you had some real good buddies and a girlfriend, everything's great...then it's gone, but you're alright, because you know you're fine without them.