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.
Feels like the world's against us today
Karma's flying got a sting in her tail
A new best friend has let me down so badly
Seems like a year and this feels like a hole
Sitting with the sun in the slats on my wall
Bumps in the carpet the threat of despair
I've left the whole world under there
My loneliness shines out myâ?¦.
Out of sight out of mind
Out my mind with no sight
For what matters I dwell on mistakes
In 5 years I'll know what I've done
But I'll be 5 years too late
Give me a mile and a destination
My favorite place is Falkirk High Station
Metal rails stretch off towards life
And I'm just waiting
I think I've cracked it
We are what we do
We're made up of actions and there are no rules
But don't stand on heads to get higher, listen to your angels,
And spread through life like a fire
I'm so lucky, got goose bumps again
Listening to the song of a friend
Spill my guts tell you everything
Like how I've got it all but appreciate nothing
Karma's flying got a sting in her tail
A new best friend has let me down so badly
Seems like a year and this feels like a hole
Sitting with the sun in the slats on my wall
Bumps in the carpet the threat of despair
I've left the whole world under there
My loneliness shines out myâ?¦.
Out of sight out of mind
Out my mind with no sight
For what matters I dwell on mistakes
In 5 years I'll know what I've done
But I'll be 5 years too late
Give me a mile and a destination
My favorite place is Falkirk High Station
Metal rails stretch off towards life
And I'm just waiting
I think I've cracked it
We are what we do
We're made up of actions and there are no rules
But don't stand on heads to get higher, listen to your angels,
And spread through life like a fire
I'm so lucky, got goose bumps again
Listening to the song of a friend
Spill my guts tell you everything
Like how I've got it all but appreciate nothing
Lyrics submitted by godlikeboy
Loneliness Shines Lyrics as written by Malcolm Middleton
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
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