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 watched us struck
struck by lightning fuck
you been out driving me into your dick
guiding me
boy/girl revolutionaries you and me
that's what you told me
so show me...i'll run you over...watch me
when you say it, say it is us two, too
true, you taught me how to shoot
and best pull up my skirt
and put up with hurt
boy/girl revolutionaries, you lied to me
boy/girl revolution tease
you think you're going far
but you're going nowhere
you think you're taking me
but I'm going elsewhere
I think it's high time I was already out there
Why don't you realize that you're going nowhere?
Mental...men-torn
you had your way, you had your say
you had your way with that girl
now come outta your world
struck by my good luck
face it, you're old and out of touch
prettier dead or just more effective
now we're hunting you and we're not being selective
it's about time you showed some respect
we're gonna trash the square world
boredom, rage, fierce intention
this is the sound of the revolution
post-tension realization
this is happening without your permission
the arrival of a new renegade
girl/boy hyper-nation
i like it that way
future girl vision yeah
this is the sound of revelation
this is the sound of the revolution
girl sound, her sound
her jazz, signals, our time now!
struck by lightning fuck
you been out driving me into your dick
guiding me
boy/girl revolutionaries you and me
that's what you told me
so show me...i'll run you over...watch me
when you say it, say it is us two, too
true, you taught me how to shoot
and best pull up my skirt
and put up with hurt
boy/girl revolutionaries, you lied to me
boy/girl revolution tease
you think you're going far
but you're going nowhere
you think you're taking me
but I'm going elsewhere
I think it's high time I was already out there
Why don't you realize that you're going nowhere?
Mental...men-torn
you had your way, you had your say
you had your way with that girl
now come outta your world
struck by my good luck
face it, you're old and out of touch
prettier dead or just more effective
now we're hunting you and we're not being selective
it's about time you showed some respect
we're gonna trash the square world
boredom, rage, fierce intention
this is the sound of the revolution
post-tension realization
this is happening without your permission
the arrival of a new renegade
girl/boy hyper-nation
i like it that way
future girl vision yeah
this is the sound of revelation
this is the sound of the revolution
girl sound, her sound
her jazz, signals, our time now!
Lyrics submitted by girlboyrevolt, edited by modernrocksong
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