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.
Strings attached, fake eye lashes
Broke apart the piggie bank for petty cash
Sensitive sister blush, and don't stare
Watch the children squabblin' in the square
Tip my hat, low windows
Once I saw you naked, there was nothing to show
Piano plays, sonata tempo
Of all the girls of in our class she's the most refined
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come easter we could pack up
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come easter we could pack up
I like to show up at your door step
Wearing the winter tie my neighbour tied
And meet your family, compliment cookin'
Drink the beer that your uncles are brewin'
Flat-out refused to take that job
Just because I'm poor don't mean I can't be a snob
Strawberry hair, fair freckled skin
Waiting like a creep outside cotillion
Shy expression, shawl on her shoulders
Bought this house with money that your grandfather stole
Much too young, save the imagination
Ruined an elegant girl's reputation
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come Easter we could pack up
Woah, woah
Woah, oh
Woah, oh
Woah, oh
And when they ask me my occupation
I'm a prayin' man working on my patience
I got no preference, politic party
Parents take away my car keys
Mass lets out, rollin' smokes for trades
Drink my weight in coffee at the penny arcade
Rows of shoes, shelves of jewelry
Mama's dying her hair in the vanity
Daddy's watch too tight, try silver spoon for size
Harder than a needle through a camel's eye
Folks gather around the table, find a place
Boy if that girl don't have expensive tastes
Broke apart the piggie bank for petty cash
Sensitive sister blush, and don't stare
Watch the children squabblin' in the square
Tip my hat, low windows
Once I saw you naked, there was nothing to show
Piano plays, sonata tempo
Of all the girls of in our class she's the most refined
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come easter we could pack up
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come easter we could pack up
I like to show up at your door step
Wearing the winter tie my neighbour tied
And meet your family, compliment cookin'
Drink the beer that your uncles are brewin'
Flat-out refused to take that job
Just because I'm poor don't mean I can't be a snob
Strawberry hair, fair freckled skin
Waiting like a creep outside cotillion
Shy expression, shawl on her shoulders
Bought this house with money that your grandfather stole
Much too young, save the imagination
Ruined an elegant girl's reputation
I'd like to be there in the morning when you wake up
Maybe pipe dream, but come Easter we could pack up
Woah, woah
Woah, oh
Woah, oh
Woah, oh
And when they ask me my occupation
I'm a prayin' man working on my patience
I got no preference, politic party
Parents take away my car keys
Mass lets out, rollin' smokes for trades
Drink my weight in coffee at the penny arcade
Rows of shoes, shelves of jewelry
Mama's dying her hair in the vanity
Daddy's watch too tight, try silver spoon for size
Harder than a needle through a camel's eye
Folks gather around the table, find a place
Boy if that girl don't have expensive tastes
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"Waitin like a creep outside COTILLION."
Cotillion = debutante, really.
"Shy expression, SHAWL on her shoulders."
Update these lyrics, thanks? :l This is my favourite Cold War Kids song and it annoys me to see the lyrics wrong.
I love his voice when he sings, "Drink my waiting coffee at the penny arcade." :]