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.
On and off
You told me to wake you up
When the hand reaches the six
I crash over, laying (laying)
My eyes on the road
Help me to hold on to all your foes,
They will be the last ones always
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
On and Off
The ropes in which I upheld
Two lines across your face
For every smile you gave
To me with love
Help me to hold on to all your foes,
They will be the last ones always
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
I beg myself to watch your face
And clear the sin of you away
For love the key will always be disguised
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
You told me to wake you up
When the hand reaches the six
I crash over, laying (laying)
My eyes on the road
Help me to hold on to all your foes,
They will be the last ones always
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
On and Off
The ropes in which I upheld
Two lines across your face
For every smile you gave
To me with love
Help me to hold on to all your foes,
They will be the last ones always
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
I beg myself to watch your face
And clear the sin of you away
For love the key will always be disguised
You and I are lost can't save this,
World if we could see the truth through the lies
But you and I will never be the same
Again
Lyrics submitted by maynd, edited by kjsacha, tardifezbowtie
99 Lyrics as written by Charles Robert Simpson Alexander Westaway
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'You and all of us, can save this all, If we could feed the truth to the lies.'
Listen to the Acoustic cover of 99 on the Alternate Endings album. It's quite clear what he says.
These are wrong lyrics. But the jist of it is right.
But Charlie said they were about when your away from someone you miss them, so don't take the time you have with them for granted.
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P.S They have no socks on in the video xD
The first part sounds like he says<br /> "On and off..." instead of "Oh enough..." <br /> Or not just a syggestion
the bridge is 'i bleed myself to wash your face and clearthe sin of human race'. Kinda reminds me of the crucifixion and ressurection of Jesus Christ, cos after charlie said that he fell into the water and came back up again; which symbolises his ressurecion from the dead. sorry if this is a load of nonsense but it is just my fiftypence worth.
OHHHHHH
and
this is quoted from Wikipedia.org
"'99's title is due to Charlie dropping his laptop down the stairs and only being able to use the '9' key after demoing the song"
lol
makes sense now...
I heard he spilt coffee on it! >.<
Here's my other two corrections; 'You need to hold onto all your friends, We'll be the last one's holding.'
'I bleed myself to wash your face, and clear the sin of human race, The love you keep will always be disguised.'
Based on these newly rectified lyrics, I conclude that this song is about a couple, breaking up, most likely over adultery. No matter what they or friends do they cannot return to how their relationship was previously. 'Oh, enough, you told me to wake you, up.' Signifies an argument or annoyance from his partner directed at him for doing what she's asked (to wake her up at six). He continues with what possibly is a very descriptive metaphor, him crashing over to lie down with his eyes on the road. It explains his pain and frustration with how she is responding to him. The road and crashing couple hand in hand to show his thought of suicide.
The pre-chorus simply points out that you need your friends to support you in situations like this, because you know that you'll always be holding onto them.
I get the idea of them breaking up from the chorus, 'you and all of us, could save this all', suggests that her and everyone involved could save their relationship if they try. 'If we could feed the truth to the lies', the only problem is they need to ignore what has happened, and live a false reality, which is impossible. 'But you and I will never be the same again', just shows you how they have changed and seperated.
He continues, 'the ropes in which I upheld, drew lines upon your face'. This shows how supportive he's been, and how he's almost literally given her a foundation when she's been flat on her face. His repition of 'oh enough', further supports the idea of his frustration with how she's ignoring what he's done.
'I bleed my face to wash your face'. That line supports my theory of adultery, or something treacherous that she has commited. 'To wash the sin of human race', more simply the sins that mankind is capable of, which she has done. 'The love you keep will always be disguised'. Self explanitory really.
There you have it.
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