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.
You took her down to the basement
Seventeen, but I was your friend
You think I never ever knew
I knew what happened
Ten years go by but I'm still a child
You can not look me in the eye
When you cross my path from time to time
My eyes are open
So pathetic now
What you do with your life
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
You turned out just like I hoped you would
Still time it jokes in every passing word
And you live in the same stupid neighborhood
We grew up in
When I see you now I think of that night
Nothing changed in my whole life
I'd love to watch your inside fight its way out
So pathetic now
You better not ask for help
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
Serves you right
Fuck this game
I have had enough
You talk so cool
Oh you talk so tough
Nothing's done until you've had too much
So out of touch
So pathetic now
The things you do with your life
I'd let you drown in a minute
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
Serves you right
Seventeen, but I was your friend
You think I never ever knew
I knew what happened
Ten years go by but I'm still a child
You can not look me in the eye
When you cross my path from time to time
My eyes are open
So pathetic now
What you do with your life
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
You turned out just like I hoped you would
Still time it jokes in every passing word
And you live in the same stupid neighborhood
We grew up in
When I see you now I think of that night
Nothing changed in my whole life
I'd love to watch your inside fight its way out
So pathetic now
You better not ask for help
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
Serves you right
Fuck this game
I have had enough
You talk so cool
Oh you talk so tough
Nothing's done until you've had too much
So out of touch
So pathetic now
The things you do with your life
I'd let you drown in a minute
I'd let you drown in a minute
Serves you right
Serves you right
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such harsh words... almost feels like a rejected song. feels as if i'm looking back through my past at someone who left me who i ran into and had a chance to see what they've done with their life... which is nothing. and also letting them know that they did me wrong and because of that they had not better ask for anything.