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.
(Has Been)
(Has Been)
(Has Been)
You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?
You calling me has been?
What'd you say your name is?
(Jack)
(Never Done Jack)
Glad to meet ya. Who's your friend?
(Dick)
(Don't Say Dick)
What do ya know. And you friend,
what's your handle?
(Don)
(Two-Thumbs Don)
Riding on their armchairs,
they dream of wealth and fame.
Fear is their companion,
Nintendo is their game.
Never Done Jack and Two-Thumbs Don
and side-kick Don't Say Dick
will laugh at others failures
though they have not done shit.
I heard of you, the ready made
connecting with the ever ready.
Yeah, never was talking about
Still trying. I got it.
Forever better gossiping about
never say die.
May I inquire about what
you've been doing, mister..
(Jack)
(Never done jack)
And you, partner, what's the
news of the world, Dick?
(I don't say dick)
Don, of all the people,
you must be the tattler.
(Two-thumbs up)
What are you afraid of, failure?
So am I.
(Has been)
(Has been)
Has been implies failure. Not so.
(Has been)
Has been's history. Has been, was.
(Has been)
Has been, might again.
(Has Been)
(Has Been)
You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?
You calling me has been?
What'd you say your name is?
(Jack)
(Never Done Jack)
Glad to meet ya. Who's your friend?
(Dick)
(Don't Say Dick)
What do ya know. And you friend,
what's your handle?
(Don)
(Two-Thumbs Don)
Riding on their armchairs,
they dream of wealth and fame.
Fear is their companion,
Nintendo is their game.
Never Done Jack and Two-Thumbs Don
and side-kick Don't Say Dick
will laugh at others failures
though they have not done shit.
I heard of you, the ready made
connecting with the ever ready.
Yeah, never was talking about
Still trying. I got it.
Forever better gossiping about
never say die.
May I inquire about what
you've been doing, mister..
(Jack)
(Never done jack)
And you, partner, what's the
news of the world, Dick?
(I don't say dick)
Don, of all the people,
you must be the tattler.
(Two-thumbs up)
What are you afraid of, failure?
So am I.
(Has been)
(Has been)
Has been implies failure. Not so.
(Has been)
Has been's history. Has been, was.
(Has been)
Has been, might again.
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Critics are simply people who didn't have the guts or the talent to do things themselves. Love ya Shatner man...