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.
let a storm come bury this town
cut the power close all communications
my thoughts are clear as dead waters
I don't need light
inside a projector still runs, run I
saw a loved one miss a chance revolt against it all
saw a loved one try so hard
saw a loved one's weight of hate apologize too late
saw why people gave
saw you make a perfect entrance
a beautiful cross reference
to every lost cause
all my obvious flaws and mistakes well
I don't need guidence
I know where I've laid them
have you come to help me leave find reasons to believe
to tell me where you've been
everybody wants to be the one most likely to have known
someone like you
I only wish that I knew
what happened to you
so many dreams snapshot scenes you are all real
sandi sue speedy bob hopey mary
I only wish I knew what happened to you
cut the power close all communications
my thoughts are clear as dead waters
I don't need light
inside a projector still runs, run I
saw a loved one miss a chance revolt against it all
saw a loved one try so hard
saw a loved one's weight of hate apologize too late
saw why people gave
saw you make a perfect entrance
a beautiful cross reference
to every lost cause
all my obvious flaws and mistakes well
I don't need guidence
I know where I've laid them
have you come to help me leave find reasons to believe
to tell me where you've been
everybody wants to be the one most likely to have known
someone like you
I only wish that I knew
what happened to you
so many dreams snapshot scenes you are all real
sandi sue speedy bob hopey mary
I only wish I knew what happened to you
Lyrics submitted by delial
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