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.
Well hey, Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
The other night I had the strangest dream
I woke up under the spotlight where you should be
It's so hard to shake the thought of it still
Lasting impression on my windowsill
It's hard to explain but I'd like to my friend
When you live in a house but you sleep in a van
And you realize one day, seasons have changed
Since you've last seen home
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Well hey, Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
When we make ourselves work overtime
That's when fate will find you dear
And remind you that it never is too late
Story goes, I lay in revelry
I woke up under the spotlight where you should be
It's so hard to shake the thought of it still
Lasting impression on my windowsill
It's hard to explain but I'd like to my friend
When you live in a house but you sleep in a van
And you realize one day the choices you've made
Have taken you where you don't wanna go
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Well hey, Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
When we make ourselves work overtime
That's when fate will find you dear
And your heart will be reminded that it's not too late
You know it never is too late as long as you are breathing, honey
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Hey Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
The other night I had the strangest dream
I woke up under the spotlight where you should be
It's so hard to shake the thought of it still
Lasting impression on my windowsill
It's hard to explain but I'd like to my friend
When you live in a house but you sleep in a van
And you realize one day, seasons have changed
Since you've last seen home
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Well hey, Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
When we make ourselves work overtime
That's when fate will find you dear
And remind you that it never is too late
Story goes, I lay in revelry
I woke up under the spotlight where you should be
It's so hard to shake the thought of it still
Lasting impression on my windowsill
It's hard to explain but I'd like to my friend
When you live in a house but you sleep in a van
And you realize one day the choices you've made
Have taken you where you don't wanna go
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Well hey, Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
But it takes something unusual to make it happen
When we make ourselves work overtime
That's when fate will find you dear
And your heart will be reminded that it's not too late
You know it never is too late as long as you are breathing, honey
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Breathe in, breathe out
Know that you're alive
Hey Rebekah, it's not only in your mind
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Great version of a great song,
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