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.
Watching your pictures burn
I finally learned
How it feels to let you go
Watching your pictures burn
I finally learned
How it feels to let you go
Black smoke in skies of blue
Mean I'm done with you
I thought I'd let you know
You're so clever
You say that something isn't right
What tipped you off
Was it how I finally spoke my mind?
But I'll wait for you
(Wait for you!)
Just like I always do
But I'll wait for you
(Wait for you!)
Just like I always do
Don't hold your breath
I won't turn around this time
My lighter says it best
When it scorches the color from your face
What can I do to make this right
When scarlet skies are almost gone
And tonight is forever
This nightmare goes on and on
It's too little too late to settle that score
Say everything that I hate
And I'll walk towards the door
So when you look at me what do you see
Am I smiling?
It's over now, cold air and despair
Frame the ashes on the ground
It's so unlike me to break the ice
This time it's you wearing bloodshot eyes
It's so unlike me to break the ice
This time it's you wearing bloodshot eyes
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
'Til I say when...
I finally learned
How it feels to let you go
Watching your pictures burn
I finally learned
How it feels to let you go
Black smoke in skies of blue
Mean I'm done with you
I thought I'd let you know
You're so clever
You say that something isn't right
What tipped you off
Was it how I finally spoke my mind?
But I'll wait for you
(Wait for you!)
Just like I always do
But I'll wait for you
(Wait for you!)
Just like I always do
Don't hold your breath
I won't turn around this time
My lighter says it best
When it scorches the color from your face
What can I do to make this right
When scarlet skies are almost gone
And tonight is forever
This nightmare goes on and on
It's too little too late to settle that score
Say everything that I hate
And I'll walk towards the door
So when you look at me what do you see
Am I smiling?
It's over now, cold air and despair
Frame the ashes on the ground
It's so unlike me to break the ice
This time it's you wearing bloodshot eyes
It's so unlike me to break the ice
This time it's you wearing bloodshot eyes
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
So light the match and let's begin!
This isn't over 'til I say when
'Til I say when...
Lyrics submitted by needlefreak19
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