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.
Observation
My situation
Ain't lookin' up
I'm having stupid suicidal thoughts
Complication
My hesitation
To cut you off
Has put me at a total loss
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Devastation
My reputation
Is headed south
My medication's running out
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Congratulations
I'm your creation
Well how 'bout that
You better lock your doors
Cause the bitch is back
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
On the verge of a nervous breakdown
My situation
Ain't lookin' up
I'm having stupid suicidal thoughts
Complication
My hesitation
To cut you off
Has put me at a total loss
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Devastation
My reputation
Is headed south
My medication's running out
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Congratulations
I'm your creation
Well how 'bout that
You better lock your doors
Cause the bitch is back
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm all messed up, baby, all cause of you
I can't sleep; I'm in too deep
I'm a girl on the verge of a major meltdown
I may be all freaked out and confused
But I still wouldn't wanna be you
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
I'm a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown
On the verge of a nervous breakdown
Lyrics submitted by ups_and_downs
Girl on the Verge Lyrics as written by Desmond Child Sarah Theresa Hudson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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