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.
Maybe I can make it better
Tell me where it all went wrong
Cause you know that you really upset her
When you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
Is this the kind of fate you could contemplate?
A breakdown at my very sight
I promise hidden words of tenderness in every single line that I write
Still you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
Tell me where it all went wrong
Maybe I can make it better
Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
If it's true, if looks could kill
If it's true, if looks could kill
Is it true, looks could kill?
Yeah, it's true, looks could kill
Tell me where it all went wrong
Cause you know that you really upset her
When you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
Is this the kind of fate you could contemplate?
A breakdown at my very sight
I promise hidden words of tenderness in every single line that I write
Still you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
Tell me where it all went wrong
Maybe I can make it better
Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had
If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad
Then you gotta go
Maybe you gotta go
If it's true, if looks could kill
If it's true, if looks could kill
Is it true, looks could kill?
Yeah, it's true, looks could kill
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Great version of a great song,
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full, correct lyrics, according to me:
Tell me where it all went wrong...
Tell me where it all went wrong Maybe I can make it better Tell me where it all went wrong Cause you know that you really upset her When you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad Then you gotta go Maybe you gotta go
Is this the kind of fate you could contemplate? A breakdown at my very sight Or, "I promise hidden words of tenderness in every single line that I write" Still you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad Then you gotta go Maybe you gotta go
Tell me where it all went wrong Maybe I can make it better...
Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad Cause you act like a man who is cross with every woman he's never had If it's true looks could kill then you'd be the first to make me mad Then you gotta go Maybe you gotta go
If it's true, if looks could kill... If it's true, if looks could kill... Is it true, looks could kill? Yeah, it's true, looks could kill
This is one of my favorite songs off the new album. It's kind of reminiscent of something off Pet sounds.
as far as corrections go, it sounds like it says If its true looks could kill Maybe you gotta gun
but i could be wrong maybe you can make it better?
its hard to tell with that glasgow accent
best album to date i think
Is this a cover of any other song? Sounds really familiar.
this song is fantastic, i can't wait til summer so i can walk down the street and listen to it and feel superior to all the people who will never get to listen to it.
i saw it live and i'm pretty sure its "go" not "gun." but yea, the glasgow accent...
i saw it live and i'm pretty sure its "go" not "gun." but yea, the glasgow accent...
:)...even though the lyrics dont imply sweetness, i cant help but feel all corny and sweet when i listen to it!
the guitar lines sound a whole lot like "walking to do" by ted leo and the pharmacists
Some truly glistening pop in the best Glaswegian tradition!
so true prestonm, i find myself singing along all happy, until you think about the lyrics and realise you have been had : )