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.
Everything was in it's place
All wrapped up on the mantelpiece
And standing still
Silhouettes of many heroes
Face the wall and take their place in time
Something's creeping up inside
Of me, a place I used to hide
And it won't let go
Crying skies and rainbows maybe
Then again, I've heard that song before
Oh, what a waste
And time's still ticking away
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
Now that all's been said and done
The pages turning one by one
The leaves were green but now they're gone
(Should I stay?)
Stay away
Oh, what a waste
And time's still ticking away
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
Love will creep up on you
And tear you apart
Everything I've ever done
Everything I've ever seen
I need someone I can talk to
Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Wonderful
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains
(Wrapped up in you)
Now that all's been said and done
The pages turning one by one
The leaves were green but now they're gone
(Should I stay?)
Stay wrapped up in you?
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
(Should I stay?
Should I stay?
Should I stay?)
All wrapped up on the mantelpiece
And standing still
Silhouettes of many heroes
Face the wall and take their place in time
Something's creeping up inside
Of me, a place I used to hide
And it won't let go
Crying skies and rainbows maybe
Then again, I've heard that song before
Oh, what a waste
And time's still ticking away
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
Now that all's been said and done
The pages turning one by one
The leaves were green but now they're gone
(Should I stay?)
Stay away
Oh, what a waste
And time's still ticking away
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
Love will creep up on you
And tear you apart
Everything I've ever done
Everything I've ever seen
I need someone I can talk to
Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Wonderful
I'm wrapped up in chains
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains
(Wrapped up in you)
Now that all's been said and done
The pages turning one by one
The leaves were green but now they're gone
(Should I stay?)
Stay wrapped up in you?
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
Wrapped up in you
I'm wrapped up in chains (should I stay?)
(Should I stay?
Should I stay?
Should I stay?)
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