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.
Well you keep running 'round with my heart
And baby, it just ain't right
For me to sit alone at home
Each and every night
For that one little phonecall
That I know won't ever come
And the feeling hits me so hard
That it leaves my body numb
But bay, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Well I tried and tried to please you
But still, it did no good
Darling what is there that I can do
To make you act the way you should
Because I can still remember
The way you held me tight
But I still can't help but wonder
If you hold someone else tonight
But baby, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Well now, too much givin' to you
And not enough takin' for me
I've been wantin' your love for so long
That I was too blind to see
All the guys in town you dated
Well, they were just like me
Why can't I be the one you love
Instead of just your in-between
Darling I can take the heartache
And the pain you put me through
But I don't think I can take
The thought of ever losing you
But baby, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Forever's much too long
Forever's much too long
And baby, it just ain't right
For me to sit alone at home
Each and every night
For that one little phonecall
That I know won't ever come
And the feeling hits me so hard
That it leaves my body numb
But bay, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Well I tried and tried to please you
But still, it did no good
Darling what is there that I can do
To make you act the way you should
Because I can still remember
The way you held me tight
But I still can't help but wonder
If you hold someone else tonight
But baby, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Well now, too much givin' to you
And not enough takin' for me
I've been wantin' your love for so long
That I was too blind to see
All the guys in town you dated
Well, they were just like me
Why can't I be the one you love
Instead of just your in-between
Darling I can take the heartache
And the pain you put me through
But I don't think I can take
The thought of ever losing you
But baby, I know..
That this can't last
I know, changes gonna come
No, this can't last forever
Forever's much too long
Forever's much too long
Forever's much too long
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