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.
The other night I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
The other night I got arrested by the karma coppers
Tossed in the back of sarcastic patty wagon and beaten bloody buddy
And I didn’t resist I knew I had it coming to me
I didn’t get pissed when they issued the summons to me
For years and years I’ve have perfected ignorance
The Peers and Peers that Listened so well
And for tears and tears I tasted more than influence.
I’m still here on this pier preparing setting sail
Evidence proved I let paranoia get the best of me
I gave my girl a little, and let my friends receive the rest of me
So her I am with nothing, empty pockets, twenty stock tips
A stick of gum and far too many dreams of having something
So this is for the frogs that felt wrath of my firecrackers
And all the roaches that I stomped with no regard
And all the candy that got stolen from the corner store
I'm really sorry being human’s kind of hard
I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
Ok, ok, ok, this is what I get; I mean no disrespect but…
I’ll accept the charges you can keep your plea bargains, Pardon
I made this machine and every rusty cog-nance in it
And gave you the dreams just wait a cotton picking minute
The time the time left over on my dinner plate
The crimes, the crimes committed as a youth
I’m fine, I’m fine just let me reevaluate
I'm innocent, don’t believe me? Well here’s the proof
I’ve been that model citizen paper route and all
Small enough to look up skirts and tall enough to play basketball
I had to fall just to stand and realize I'm just a man
So here I am in handcuffs the shit that makes a man tough
So this is for the farmers we have mass soaked with our water guns
And all the animals that died Cuz we were bored
Then all the girls with broken hearts I'm truly sorry
I learned my lesson, I'm confessing, hit record
I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
The other night I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
The other night I got arrested by the karma coppers
Tossed in the back of sarcastic patty wagon and beaten bloody buddy
And I didn’t resist I knew I had it coming to me
I didn’t get pissed when they issued the summons to me
For years and years I’ve have perfected ignorance
The Peers and Peers that Listened so well
And for tears and tears I tasted more than influence.
I’m still here on this pier preparing setting sail
Evidence proved I let paranoia get the best of me
I gave my girl a little, and let my friends receive the rest of me
So her I am with nothing, empty pockets, twenty stock tips
A stick of gum and far too many dreams of having something
So this is for the frogs that felt wrath of my firecrackers
And all the roaches that I stomped with no regard
And all the candy that got stolen from the corner store
I'm really sorry being human’s kind of hard
I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
Ok, ok, ok, this is what I get; I mean no disrespect but…
I’ll accept the charges you can keep your plea bargains, Pardon
I made this machine and every rusty cog-nance in it
And gave you the dreams just wait a cotton picking minute
The time the time left over on my dinner plate
The crimes, the crimes committed as a youth
I’m fine, I’m fine just let me reevaluate
I'm innocent, don’t believe me? Well here’s the proof
I’ve been that model citizen paper route and all
Small enough to look up skirts and tall enough to play basketball
I had to fall just to stand and realize I'm just a man
So here I am in handcuffs the shit that makes a man tough
So this is for the farmers we have mass soaked with our water guns
And all the animals that died Cuz we were bored
Then all the girls with broken hearts I'm truly sorry
I learned my lesson, I'm confessing, hit record
I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
The other night I got arrested by the Karma police beat down
And didn’t bother waiting for my receipt, hopped on my feet and skipped town
They say “What Goes around Comes Around” and I have found that that’s real
Cuz even with a stomach filled with chill pills I still feel ill
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