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.
I couldve lied
The truth a needle in your eye
The wound a band-aid won't heal
But I persist
And try to tell it
Like it is
what's the point if were not real?
[Chorus]
Riptide sweeps me out to drown
Flailing arms and aching chest the more
I struggle,the more it wears me down
how long can I hold my breath?
Another test
you used to say I was the best so
Proud to walk by my side
now you see everything that's wrong with me
can you accept it
will you try?
[Chorus]
rolling
Choking
still I'm kicking
Driftig farther out to sea
I won't let go of
My dim hopes somehow
you'll make it out to me
The truth a needle in your eye
The wound a band-aid won't heal
But I persist
And try to tell it
Like it is
what's the point if were not real?
[Chorus]
Riptide sweeps me out to drown
Flailing arms and aching chest the more
I struggle,the more it wears me down
how long can I hold my breath?
Another test
you used to say I was the best so
Proud to walk by my side
now you see everything that's wrong with me
can you accept it
will you try?
[Chorus]
rolling
Choking
still I'm kicking
Driftig farther out to sea
I won't let go of
My dim hopes somehow
you'll make it out to me
Lyrics submitted by punkpirate
Riptide Lyrics as written by Pete Carpenter Mike Post
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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