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.
Put your sweet fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
It's hard to read between your lines
We were the clock hands at midnight
Now you're four whole hours behind
Just put your fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
I can't quite see the whites of your eyes
Though you bat your eyelids from across the ocean
And I fall over in their breeze
I don't bring you spices from the East
And I don't bring you the world's you crave
'cause everyday you need a new one
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Put your sweet fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
We pass light bits in the night
Though you send your flare to the horizon
I just stare and blink in your light
No, I don't speak in all your tongues
So I don't even know if I'll be welcome
What if I appeared as if by magic?
Just like in Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
So go if you're going
You keep pouring when I say when
Come home when your work there is done
Just like, just like
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just put your fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
It's hard to read between your lines
We were the clock hands at midnight
Now you're four whole hours behind
A little closer to the keyboard
It's hard to read between your lines
We were the clock hands at midnight
Now you're four whole hours behind
Just put your fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
I can't quite see the whites of your eyes
Though you bat your eyelids from across the ocean
And I fall over in their breeze
I don't bring you spices from the East
And I don't bring you the world's you crave
'cause everyday you need a new one
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Put your sweet fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
We pass light bits in the night
Though you send your flare to the horizon
I just stare and blink in your light
No, I don't speak in all your tongues
So I don't even know if I'll be welcome
What if I appeared as if by magic?
Just like in Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
So go if you're going
You keep pouring when I say when
Come home when your work there is done
Just like, just like
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just like Mr. Benn
Just put your fingers
A little closer to the keyboard
It's hard to read between your lines
We were the clock hands at midnight
Now you're four whole hours behind
Lyrics submitted by JordyWordy
Just Like Mr Benn Lyrics as written by Dave Brian Geraghty Brian Patrick Crosby
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