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.
It’s too much for me to take, and it’s keeping me awake
But how was I supposed to know that you still want me?
It’s too much for me to take, and it beats me every day
But how was I supposed to know that you still loved me?
It’s a game that we all play
It’s our hearts that we betray
And I can’t give my all away
It won’t be long before you’re gone, it won’t be long
It’s too real for me to fake you’re on my mind most every day
But how am I how am I to reassure you
When it escapes me every time and all the words I seem to find
Never seem to be the ones that say I love you
It’s a game that we all play
It’s our hearts that we betray
And I can’t give my all away
It won’t be long before you’re gone, it won’t be long
Every night, every day
You’re the one thing I cant face
If my mind should ever change you’ll probably turn your back away
If I were a better man would you still want me?
But it’s too late for me to change I will always be this way
And anyway I think you’re better off without me
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
But how was I supposed to know that you still want me?
It’s too much for me to take, and it beats me every day
But how was I supposed to know that you still loved me?
It’s a game that we all play
It’s our hearts that we betray
And I can’t give my all away
It won’t be long before you’re gone, it won’t be long
It’s too real for me to fake you’re on my mind most every day
But how am I how am I to reassure you
When it escapes me every time and all the words I seem to find
Never seem to be the ones that say I love you
It’s a game that we all play
It’s our hearts that we betray
And I can’t give my all away
It won’t be long before you’re gone, it won’t be long
Every night, every day
You’re the one thing I cant face
If my mind should ever change you’ll probably turn your back away
If I were a better man would you still want me?
But it’s too late for me to change I will always be this way
And anyway I think you’re better off without me
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
It won’t be long
Lyrics submitted by Golgotha
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