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.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Killers with lightning in their guns
1,2,3,4,5,6 Killers and hips are for running
when the cities have the same names that ring out in your head pictures
are the poison darts and this is not a plea a thousand mile pitchfork and
another one got caught upwards to the heavens where another one gets off
What we got here and what we didn’t know here now a burning question that
can filter through our eyes were high school sweethearts tied by light and
sound disconnected party song dragons on the boulevard high
Every light on the street has a story a sign you were born they put roses
in windows you were born holding windows as eyes it’s about a burning
question holding books holding questions as spines
And its been a mighty long time since the business left town a burning
question that can filter through our eyes were childhood sweethearts tied
by light and sound disconnected party song dragons on the boulevard high.
Dog eats the man
Man eats the dog
These are the facts live in your chicken shit House Of Blues Cause I was
there
And I looked for you
But these are the ways I react clawing out of a corner
I never had any courage
outrageous faith without asking
1,2,3,4,5,6 Killers and hips are for running
when the cities have the same names that ring out in your head pictures
are the poison darts and this is not a plea a thousand mile pitchfork and
another one got caught upwards to the heavens where another one gets off
What we got here and what we didn’t know here now a burning question that
can filter through our eyes were high school sweethearts tied by light and
sound disconnected party song dragons on the boulevard high
Every light on the street has a story a sign you were born they put roses
in windows you were born holding windows as eyes it’s about a burning
question holding books holding questions as spines
And its been a mighty long time since the business left town a burning
question that can filter through our eyes were childhood sweethearts tied
by light and sound disconnected party song dragons on the boulevard high.
Dog eats the man
Man eats the dog
These are the facts live in your chicken shit House Of Blues Cause I was
there
And I looked for you
But these are the ways I react clawing out of a corner
I never had any courage
outrageous faith without asking
Lyrics submitted by prayingmantis84
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I'm pretty sure he's saying "I never had any courage / Courage is faith without asking." It sure sounds like it, and it seems to make sense that way (although BvS lyrics rarely make much sense to me. heh.)
You\'re right, iwanta...it is \"Courage is faith without asking...\"
Badass song.