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.
Say, where you gonna go?
Girl, where you gonna hide?
You go on leavin' out your heart
And all it's sayin' down deep inside
Whoa, lord
From here I can feel your heartbeat
Oh, you got me all wrong
You ain't got no worry
You just been lonely too long, oh
I know what it means to hide your heart
From a long time ago
Oh, darlin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
Oh, I know how you feel
Hey, you know I been there
But what you're keepin' to yourself
Oh, you know it just ain't fair
Are you gonna worry
For the rest of your life?
Hey, yeah, why you in such a hurry
To be lonely one more night?
Well, I know what it means to hide your heart
From a long time ago
Oh, darlin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') yeah, I know it does
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
Girl, where you gonna hide?
You go on leavin' out your heart
And all it's sayin' down deep inside
Whoa, lord
From here I can feel your heartbeat
Oh, you got me all wrong
You ain't got no worry
You just been lonely too long, oh
I know what it means to hide your heart
From a long time ago
Oh, darlin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
Oh, I know how you feel
Hey, you know I been there
But what you're keepin' to yourself
Oh, you know it just ain't fair
Are you gonna worry
For the rest of your life?
Hey, yeah, why you in such a hurry
To be lonely one more night?
Well, I know what it means to hide your heart
From a long time ago
Oh, darlin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') it keeps you runnin'
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin') yeah, I know it does
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
(It keeps you runnin', yeah it keeps you runnin')
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