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The city's saving grace
But whoever knows, nobody knows
Why he rolled the eyes back
Why he rolled those eyes, those heartless eyes
I won't pretend to lie once more
Protect my mind aside
You say goodbye
Keep all the things, you mark the place where I exist
Our world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
Still learning what chaos kills
But whoever cares, nobody cares like you do
Why we don't bend in time, just shut the door
Why we come to the wall, claim less is more
The city's saving grace
But whoever knows, nobody knows
But I won't pretend to lie once more
Protect my mind aside
You say goodbye
Keep all the things, you mark the place where I exist
Our world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
That world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
The city's saving grace
But whoever knows, nobody knows
But whoever knows, nobody knows
Why he rolled the eyes back
Why he rolled those eyes, those heartless eyes
I won't pretend to lie once more
Protect my mind aside
You say goodbye
Keep all the things, you mark the place where I exist
Our world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
Still learning what chaos kills
But whoever cares, nobody cares like you do
Why we don't bend in time, just shut the door
Why we come to the wall, claim less is more
The city's saving grace
But whoever knows, nobody knows
But I won't pretend to lie once more
Protect my mind aside
You say goodbye
Keep all the things, you mark the place where I exist
Our world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
That world is calling
So I'm crawling back to sea
Against the surge of waves that
Held us, with that ancient grip beneath
Retreat to safer waters
The city's saving grace
But whoever knows, nobody knows
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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.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This song is, as even the band themselves have said, is about a misanthrope who seeks to distance himself from the world. The man that society is alienating is the city's saving grace; he could help the world out but noboy knows because they never take the time to find out his point of veiw, a view that sees all the shallowness and stupidity of the people who won't accept his help, which is why he rolls his eyes. Since the masses won't listen to him... those eyes are heartless. He has no pity for stupid, and will probably end up thinking "I told you so." He's not lying, he won't be fake for the sake of the rest of the world, and he gives up trying to make others see. And they say he doesn't understand what's going on. When he leaves, the public ridicules him for leaving society... saying that he's devolving. And once he's gone, the world starts to realize what their created choas killed when it pushed him away (still learning what choas killed). He's kind of like a cowardly Howard Roark