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.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She seems to have a will of her own.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She seems to have it all chromed.
The time was going so frequently.
She said if I try harder again.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She sells the world annually to a friend.
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
She always used to live so secretly.
She'd be seen in and out of the sound.
She's taking on the role of the four winds now.
She's having tea there out in the crowd.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She seems to have a will of her own.
In lieu of what you're saying so frequently.
She seems to have, it all adds up.
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
She seems to have a will of her own.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She seems to have it all chromed.
The time was going so frequently.
She said if I try harder again.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She sells the world annually to a friend.
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
She always used to live so secretly.
She'd be seen in and out of the sound.
She's taking on the role of the four winds now.
She's having tea there out in the crowd.
She's flying in the face of fashion now.
She seems to have a will of her own.
In lieu of what you're saying so frequently.
She seems to have, it all adds up.
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
She sings 'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
'World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.
World, shut your mouth, shut your mouth.
Put your head back in the clouds and shut your mouth.'
Lyrics submitted by thecomaboy
World Shut Your Mouth (Julian Cope Cover) Lyrics as written by Julian Cope
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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