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.
It's a crime you let it happen to me
Never mind, I'll let it happen to you
Out of mind, forget it there's nothing to lose
But my mind and all the things I wanted
Every time, I get it, throw it away
It's a sign, I get it, I wanna stay
By the time I lose it I'm not afraid
I'm alive but I can surely fake it
How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me
You're the part of me that I don't wanna see
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
There's a place I see you follow me
Just a taste of all that might come to be
I'm alone but holding breath you can breathe
To question every answer counted
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way (forget it, forget it, forget it, forget it)
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way (forget it, forget it, forget it, forget it)
It's a crime you let it happen to me
I don't mind, I love it, easy to please
Never mind, forget it, just memory
On a page inside a spiral notebook
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way
I can live forever here
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way
I can live forever here
How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me
You're a part of me that I don't wanna see
I can live forever here
Never mind, I'll let it happen to you
Out of mind, forget it there's nothing to lose
But my mind and all the things I wanted
Every time, I get it, throw it away
It's a sign, I get it, I wanna stay
By the time I lose it I'm not afraid
I'm alive but I can surely fake it
How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me
You're the part of me that I don't wanna see
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
Forget it, forget it
There's a place I see you follow me
Just a taste of all that might come to be
I'm alone but holding breath you can breathe
To question every answer counted
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way (forget it, forget it, forget it, forget it)
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way (forget it, forget it, forget it, forget it)
It's a crime you let it happen to me
I don't mind, I love it, easy to please
Never mind, forget it, just memory
On a page inside a spiral notebook
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way
I can live forever here
Just fade away
Please let me stay
Caught in your way
I can live forever here
How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me
You're a part of me that I don't wanna see
I can live forever here
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Magical
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Quoted by erinerinerin: This really is an amazing song. There are countless things it could mean. but one way to interpret this sentence is:
"How can I believe when this cloud hangs over me You're the part of me that I don't wanna see.. "
how can he believe it's love when obstacles are coming through in the relationship. She's part of him and can relate to one part of him, and he doesn't want to see that side of himself, or she's a part of him because they were so close and he doesn't want to acknowledge she's going away.
:) maybe, maybe.
My answer:
its just saying that he doesn't want to admit that shes the reason for him being crushed. it just doesn't seem right to him....the rest of the song is just talking about him forgetting everything. he says forget it in the middle of his verses to alternate between talking about forgetting her, and her forgetting what hes saying...hes confused and DOES NOT want to lose her, even though he knows he has to give up on her.
Great song....BB is simply the greatest band EVER! i've had every album from the minute they released and i wouldn't have it any other way :D