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.
Falling in
Six hours from morning
And falling in
Sink me off to, sleep
So come along within, ahh, uhh
I think it's time to let me in
I'm tipping my foot very close to the edge, edge, ahh
Just a few more of your seconds
And I need for me to repair
To neatly stand and spin it around in my head, yeah, ahh
Can I please have some silence
Can I please have some silence (yeah)
Can I please have some silence
How 'bout some space
Almost
Ready to drift now
And I feel myself slipping inside you
Just a little bit further
Before something drags me back
So close, I thought I nearly had you there
I'm so tired
I gotta sleep
I wanna wake up from a dream
I've had enough
I need to sleep
I want to wake up without you, here
So come along within, ahh, uhh
I think it's time to let me in
I'm tipping my foot very close to the edge, edge, ahh
Just a few more of your seconds
And I need for me to repair
To neatly stand and spin it around in my head, yeah, ahh
Can I please have some silence
Can I please have some silence (yeah)
Can I please have some silence
How bout some space
Could I please, have some silence
Could I have some space
Could I have some space
Can I please have some silence
Six hours from morning
And falling in
Sink me off to, sleep
So come along within, ahh, uhh
I think it's time to let me in
I'm tipping my foot very close to the edge, edge, ahh
Just a few more of your seconds
And I need for me to repair
To neatly stand and spin it around in my head, yeah, ahh
Can I please have some silence
Can I please have some silence (yeah)
Can I please have some silence
How 'bout some space
Almost
Ready to drift now
And I feel myself slipping inside you
Just a little bit further
Before something drags me back
So close, I thought I nearly had you there
I'm so tired
I gotta sleep
I wanna wake up from a dream
I've had enough
I need to sleep
I want to wake up without you, here
So come along within, ahh, uhh
I think it's time to let me in
I'm tipping my foot very close to the edge, edge, ahh
Just a few more of your seconds
And I need for me to repair
To neatly stand and spin it around in my head, yeah, ahh
Can I please have some silence
Can I please have some silence (yeah)
Can I please have some silence
How bout some space
Could I please, have some silence
Could I have some space
Could I have some space
Can I please have some silence
Lyrics submitted by emotionalxangela
Mindcircus Lyrics as written by Joseph Wisternoff Imogen Jennifer Heap
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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