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.
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
There's always the diamond friendly
Sitting in the Laugh Motel
The heart's filthy lesson
With her hundred miles to hell
Oh, Ramona
If there was only something between us
If there was only something between us
Other than our clothes
Something in our skies
Something in our skies
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy
Paddy?
Who's been wearing Miranda's clothes?
It's the heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's Filthy Lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
Oh Ramona
If there was only some kind of future
Oh Ramona
If there was only some kind of future
And these cerulean skies
Something in our skies
Something in our skies
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy
Paddy?
Paddy will you carry me, I think I've lost my way
(Heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already five years older, I'm already in my grave
I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already
I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
Will you carry me?
Oh Paddy
I think I've lost my way
Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss
Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss (heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy)
Tell the others
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy)
What a fantastic death abyss
Tell the others (heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
There's always the diamond friendly
Sitting in the Laugh Motel
The heart's filthy lesson
With her hundred miles to hell
Oh, Ramona
If there was only something between us
If there was only something between us
Other than our clothes
Something in our skies
Something in our skies
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy
Paddy?
Who's been wearing Miranda's clothes?
It's the heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's Filthy Lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
Oh Ramona
If there was only some kind of future
Oh Ramona
If there was only some kind of future
And these cerulean skies
Something in our skies
Something in our skies
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy
Paddy?
Paddy will you carry me, I think I've lost my way
(Heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already five years older, I'm already in my grave
I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already
I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson)
Will you carry me?
Oh Paddy
I think I've lost my way
Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss
Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss (heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy)
Tell the others
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy)
What a fantastic death abyss
Tell the others (heart's filthy lesson)
It's the heart's filthy lesson
Lyrics submitted by JanisSlifka, edited by Mellow_Harsher
The Hearts Filthy Lesson Lyrics as written by David Bowie Brian Peter George Eno
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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The short story the entire album is based on is here: hem.bredband.net/stuabr/diary.htm