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.
Right in front of me
A couple makes what could melt the snow
Making fun of me
A single look never cut me so
And I know
To save the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me if I could fool the world
Walk away from me
I see the change in the atmosphere
What a way to be
To turn the page
Just to make it clear
and I know
To change the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me if I could fool the world
To fear
Or to disappear
What a waste of time
What a troubled mind
A fortune find for another day
As your passing by
You look behind
To see what I would say
and I know
To change the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me
so I go
And change the conversation
I know
A deep conversation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me
If I could fool
The world
[instrumental break]
I can't survive another day in the live
Without a day in the sun
Before you touch me
Here's a word of advice
If I were you I would
Come get it
Come get it
Come get it
so won't you tell mewhy it is
That ever corner of my head is a home
But every fool is the same
It would be tragic if you left me alone
But left me no one to blame
well don't it make you wonder what got us here
The covers that were under could disappear
Promises keep us in chains my dear
(if I could fool the world then no one would know where I've been)
What am I feeling
(if I could fool the world then no one)
A couple makes what could melt the snow
Making fun of me
A single look never cut me so
And I know
To save the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me if I could fool the world
Walk away from me
I see the change in the atmosphere
What a way to be
To turn the page
Just to make it clear
and I know
To change the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me if I could fool the world
To fear
Or to disappear
What a waste of time
What a troubled mind
A fortune find for another day
As your passing by
You look behind
To see what I would say
and I know
To change the conversation
I know
A deeper contemplation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me
so I go
And change the conversation
I know
A deep conversation
Is all I need to make believe
Everyone would love me
If I could fool
The world
[instrumental break]
I can't survive another day in the live
Without a day in the sun
Before you touch me
Here's a word of advice
If I were you I would
Come get it
Come get it
Come get it
so won't you tell mewhy it is
That ever corner of my head is a home
But every fool is the same
It would be tragic if you left me alone
But left me no one to blame
well don't it make you wonder what got us here
The covers that were under could disappear
Promises keep us in chains my dear
(if I could fool the world then no one would know where I've been)
What am I feeling
(if I could fool the world then no one)
Lyrics submitted by shut me up
Fool the World Lyrics as written by Jared Drake Bell Christopher John Abraham
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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