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.
i'm gonna run from the voice of reason till it turns to laughter
against the mascarade like i dont believe in the morning after
....contained a few hidden chapters
we keep our mirrors dirty incase vanity backfires
cold grin, curtains turned to the pain to eagerness
in one throw you could expose all of my weaknesses
im putting in your hands, kept my ways burning sand
until you learn to look through a window no one else can
what dont kill me will just make me crazyer
im so filthy, sorry you had to see me like this
i sold you a lie that showed through my eyes
and told you to cry a stained glass suicide
they slowly chisseled down the walls we all hide behind
it's only time before your secrets become weakened headlines
but ill be fine suffocating on my own mask
i just wish i could forget how to read between the cracks
you're living in a world made of windows and mirros
...safe guards covered crystalized tears
in and out, different images, same fears
one day its all gonna shatter right here
I'm living in a world made of windows and mirros
...safe guards covered crystalized tears
in and out, different images, same fears
one day its all gonna shatter
and i hope you're right here
see through my anxieties and insecurities
rip out my insides, put them on display and cage the rage
break the bottle that i've become
I've run, I've jumped, Iv'e broke completley
shattered, fractured, captured
im glad i had the chance to be so helpless
see through my four-cornered window pane, so plain and simple
brain is crippled, walkin through all lanes
when did I decide to be an object of reflection
crucify for all my imperfections
I answered every question, peeling intents off my confession
close your eyes and repent death to pride
lets begin, im glass
everythings a dream, and i dont miss a thing
broken mirros dont bring back the fake, cherrished image
how do i look, can you give a day
you cant kill me if you rebuild me
you wont, she wont, he wont
i gotta do it all alone ...?
you fled, no one ever said there was any use of my head
i'm dead.....
wipe my slate clean....
everything is shattered
against the mascarade like i dont believe in the morning after
....contained a few hidden chapters
we keep our mirrors dirty incase vanity backfires
cold grin, curtains turned to the pain to eagerness
in one throw you could expose all of my weaknesses
im putting in your hands, kept my ways burning sand
until you learn to look through a window no one else can
what dont kill me will just make me crazyer
im so filthy, sorry you had to see me like this
i sold you a lie that showed through my eyes
and told you to cry a stained glass suicide
they slowly chisseled down the walls we all hide behind
it's only time before your secrets become weakened headlines
but ill be fine suffocating on my own mask
i just wish i could forget how to read between the cracks
you're living in a world made of windows and mirros
...safe guards covered crystalized tears
in and out, different images, same fears
one day its all gonna shatter right here
I'm living in a world made of windows and mirros
...safe guards covered crystalized tears
in and out, different images, same fears
one day its all gonna shatter
and i hope you're right here
see through my anxieties and insecurities
rip out my insides, put them on display and cage the rage
break the bottle that i've become
I've run, I've jumped, Iv'e broke completley
shattered, fractured, captured
im glad i had the chance to be so helpless
see through my four-cornered window pane, so plain and simple
brain is crippled, walkin through all lanes
when did I decide to be an object of reflection
crucify for all my imperfections
I answered every question, peeling intents off my confession
close your eyes and repent death to pride
lets begin, im glass
everythings a dream, and i dont miss a thing
broken mirros dont bring back the fake, cherrished image
how do i look, can you give a day
you cant kill me if you rebuild me
you wont, she wont, he wont
i gotta do it all alone ...?
you fled, no one ever said there was any use of my head
i'm dead.....
wipe my slate clean....
everything is shattered
Lyrics submitted by Rockefeller
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