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.
Quote, "you are my soul." unquote now does that sound familiar?
Kiss the boy and make him feel this way. Quote, "well this is me." unquote
You have been so ugly your entire life, so why change now?
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
Quote, "We never talk." unquote and that's when I don't answer. Don't you dare ask why, because you don't want to know. Quote, "Well woe is me." unquote. How different I've become and no one understands, my dear, no one really cares.
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
And you were right, right from the start it took everythign you had, but you finally broke my... and now the old things will pass away. I saw your light once, did you see mine? But not all things will pass away. You turned your light off, so I turned mine away from your sadness. away from the nothing that you feel for me.
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
And you were right, right from the start it took everythign you had, but you finally broke my... quote. "Hey listen, 'cause I"ll only say this once... I finally found the words that mean enough to me...'Goodbye, my soul." unquote
Kiss the boy and make him feel this way. Quote, "well this is me." unquote
You have been so ugly your entire life, so why change now?
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
Quote, "We never talk." unquote and that's when I don't answer. Don't you dare ask why, because you don't want to know. Quote, "Well woe is me." unquote. How different I've become and no one understands, my dear, no one really cares.
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
And you were right, right from the start it took everythign you had, but you finally broke my... and now the old things will pass away. I saw your light once, did you see mine? But not all things will pass away. You turned your light off, so I turned mine away from your sadness. away from the nothing that you feel for me.
Is this how you want to go down? right before my eyes, you are the saddest sight I know. You're quiet, you never make a sound but here inside my mind. You are the loudest one I know.
And you were right, right from the start it took everythign you had, but you finally broke my... quote. "Hey listen, 'cause I"ll only say this once... I finally found the words that mean enough to me...'Goodbye, my soul." unquote
Lyrics submitted by MySelfAffliction
Quote Lyrics as written by Kevin James Clarkson Joseph Daniel Lauzon
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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