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.
Half of all our lives are spent
Encouraged by embarrassment
We hold our heads and stay asleep and cannot hear
In case nobody called
follow the prim ones
And sit on your hands
Watch your step don't hardly move
Speak in hushed tones
Till they bring on the ending
They bring on the ending
As we file to get outside
With all the same coats on
here it is December's end
All our evaluations are in
The lowland's goal
Is less than low
It's good
So easy to have met them
August light the weightless fall
The hold of trucks
Could carry us all
The hot exhaust
The thoughtless sleep
We'd run and fall into the river
we'd meet up at night
Pretty late by the falls
Talk too fast without regret
With headlights and stars
It was brighter than the daylight
Bodies all back light
Unconscious though we're moving
Stereo was screaming
we'll settle for stares
Now unglide with our hands
The basement is where we will live
And stick to the crowds
Without ever speaking
We want it that easy
And don't get caught dancing
Even if you're drinking
Don't get caught dancing
Encouraged by embarrassment
We hold our heads and stay asleep and cannot hear
In case nobody called
follow the prim ones
And sit on your hands
Watch your step don't hardly move
Speak in hushed tones
Till they bring on the ending
They bring on the ending
As we file to get outside
With all the same coats on
here it is December's end
All our evaluations are in
The lowland's goal
Is less than low
It's good
So easy to have met them
August light the weightless fall
The hold of trucks
Could carry us all
The hot exhaust
The thoughtless sleep
We'd run and fall into the river
we'd meet up at night
Pretty late by the falls
Talk too fast without regret
With headlights and stars
It was brighter than the daylight
Bodies all back light
Unconscious though we're moving
Stereo was screaming
we'll settle for stares
Now unglide with our hands
The basement is where we will live
And stick to the crowds
Without ever speaking
We want it that easy
And don't get caught dancing
Even if you're drinking
Don't get caught dancing
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This song is beautiful. Also, according to Matt Pond, if he had to pick a favorite song, this is it. Awesome.