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.
Sleep sleep, little darling
I swear I'm not trying to wear you out
I'm not trying to drag you down
When you fall asleep tonight
They'll be waiting for you
When you try and close your eyes
They'll try not to hate you
Sleep sleep, the night away
Act like nothing's wrong
You know we're going down
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
Nine ten, we'll never sleep again
We try, we know we'll never win
At least we know we'll make it out alive
At least we know we'll make it out this time
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
We fall (we fall)
We know that we can make it now
We fall (we fall)
We know that we can break this down
(we can break this down)
We hear what you're saying
Not enough so we keep playing
This game is what you make it
One chance so why not take it
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
Such a light sleeper
Light sleeper
Such a light sleeper
Sleep sleep, little darling
I swear I'm not trying to wear you out
I'm not trying to drag you down
I swear I'm not trying to wear you out
I'm not trying to drag you down
When you fall asleep tonight
They'll be waiting for you
When you try and close your eyes
They'll try not to hate you
Sleep sleep, the night away
Act like nothing's wrong
You know we're going down
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
Nine ten, we'll never sleep again
We try, we know we'll never win
At least we know we'll make it out alive
At least we know we'll make it out this time
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
We fall (we fall)
We know that we can make it now
We fall (we fall)
We know that we can break this down
(we can break this down)
We hear what you're saying
Not enough so we keep playing
This game is what you make it
One chance so why not take it
You are such a light sleeper
Count to ten and you're already up
We fall, we're in deeper
The night's gone as we open up our eyes
Such a light sleeper
Light sleeper
Such a light sleeper
Sleep sleep, little darling
I swear I'm not trying to wear you out
I'm not trying to drag you down
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im with "bobese" on this one i love thier new stuff! and i really love this song!!!