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.
Now that you're here
It seems every one of us seems to take the wrong way home
Now that you're safe with me
Trying to get a handle on the name of love
Safe and sound
So safe for now
You're safe and sound
So safe for now
Safe and sound
So safe for now
We're safe and sound
So safe for now
How does it taste to when you're screaming away your loved man
Doctor said, "son, you should carry a gun, all right?"
But it's the way that you talk
And it's the way that you move
Gravity's one thing
And gravity's something
But how's about coming down
It's a time and place in which to be alone
But lately it just don't seem so alone
You're no good night, oh right
Your other plane is skipping on, you must get flown
Safe and sound
So safe for now
You're safe and sound
So safe for now
Safe and sound
So safe for now
We're safe and sound
So safe ah, ah
Here, watch your back from here
It seems every one of us seems to take the wrong way home
Now that you're safe with me
Trying to get a handle on the name of love
Safe and sound
So safe for now
You're safe and sound
So safe for now
Safe and sound
So safe for now
We're safe and sound
So safe for now
How does it taste to when you're screaming away your loved man
Doctor said, "son, you should carry a gun, all right?"
But it's the way that you talk
And it's the way that you move
Gravity's one thing
And gravity's something
But how's about coming down
It's a time and place in which to be alone
But lately it just don't seem so alone
You're no good night, oh right
Your other plane is skipping on, you must get flown
Safe and sound
So safe for now
You're safe and sound
So safe for now
Safe and sound
So safe for now
We're safe and sound
So safe ah, ah
Here, watch your back from here
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Great version of a great song,
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Ok, I'll comment because you seem like you really want someone to, but I don't really know what the song's about. I think the abuse interpretation is a bit of a stretch. Nowhere in the song does it say that the person is reluctant to go home, it just says, "Every one of us seems to take the wrong way home." I think that line is basically saying that everyone wants the same things in life (happiness, satisfaction etc.) but they don't know how to get them. I do agree with your interpretation of the parts about gravity, "how about coming down," and "your elevator..." I think it is trying to say that the person is avoiding reality, living in some sort of fantasy land, isolating themselves, and the speaker thinks it's "no good" when they're "not around" (in their own little world). There's a time and place to be alone, but you can't do that all the time. The safe and sound part also fits in with that because when people just stay in their security zone all the time it seems like everything is fine but really there is a claustrophobia involved, it's like you're trapping yourself. I think that's why the song, and the lines "safe and sound" in particular sound so doomy and gloomy - not what you'd expect from a love song. I also like your insights on the title. I never thought of it like he already tried to communicate this to her six times. That explains further why he sounds so demoralized. I like this song, it's great.