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.
stuck my head in the sand
Cut my face to hell
There was nothing, nothing but my life unanswered
The truth has died
And in the world you wanted to find
There was nothing, nothing but the unforgiven
[Chorus]
Destroy all you see
Tattoo the world, change everything
Save the world for me
Tattoo the world
Do I care anymore, if there's a new beginning
The simple plan is broken
Every time it's given
I needed thrust and love but grab the hand of hate
To help me up again
To fuck me up again
[Chorus]
Here it comes
Here it comes!
[Chorus]
Cut my face to hell
There was nothing, nothing but my life unanswered
The truth has died
And in the world you wanted to find
There was nothing, nothing but the unforgiven
[Chorus]
Destroy all you see
Tattoo the world, change everything
Save the world for me
Tattoo the world
Do I care anymore, if there's a new beginning
The simple plan is broken
Every time it's given
I needed thrust and love but grab the hand of hate
To help me up again
To fuck me up again
[Chorus]
Here it comes
Here it comes!
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by illninofan
Disease Lyrics as written by Clint Lowery Butch Walker
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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"Do I care anymore - if there's a new beginning The simple plan is broken Every time it's given I needed thrust and love but grab the hand of hate To help me up again To fuck me up again"
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