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.
Front page of the magazine said
"Don't believe a word you read
I'm just telling lies, just telling lies"
Fall short this time of goals
You rose to meet that night
Don't worry yourselves, worry yourselves
We can carry ourselves, carry ourselves
How does it feel to wake up
Knowing that you're playing on something
That could have been nothing
But a sad, sad song about a group of kids
Who lost it all to a great big city?
Are we both crazy
Or are we searching for more than life
Behind the same four walls?
Pour me another drink
I'll commit myself to it and
Lose track of reason to believe in nothing
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
'Cause I've got to, I've got to go
Don't be afraid
I've got your back when times
Get rough and bring you down
Maybe you don't understand
We've got to take this, or break this off
It's all up to us, and you
Better, better, better, better, better, better believe it
We're just so crazy
We are just searching for more
Than this life behind the same four walls
Pour me another drink
I'll commit myself to it and
Lose track of reason to believe in nothing
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
'Cause I've got to, I've got to go
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
Fuck regrets and let's burn this city down
"Don't believe a word you read
I'm just telling lies, just telling lies"
Fall short this time of goals
You rose to meet that night
Don't worry yourselves, worry yourselves
We can carry ourselves, carry ourselves
How does it feel to wake up
Knowing that you're playing on something
That could have been nothing
But a sad, sad song about a group of kids
Who lost it all to a great big city?
Are we both crazy
Or are we searching for more than life
Behind the same four walls?
Pour me another drink
I'll commit myself to it and
Lose track of reason to believe in nothing
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
'Cause I've got to, I've got to go
Don't be afraid
I've got your back when times
Get rough and bring you down
Maybe you don't understand
We've got to take this, or break this off
It's all up to us, and you
Better, better, better, better, better, better believe it
We're just so crazy
We are just searching for more
Than this life behind the same four walls
Pour me another drink
I'll commit myself to it and
Lose track of reason to believe in nothing
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
'Cause I've got to, I've got to go
I know
(I know)
This is ridiculous
(Ridiculous)
That's just like me
Make the most of living while you're young
And have the chance to take your chances
Fuck regrets and let's burn this city down
Lyrics submitted by Stupendous_Man
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