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.
Black and blue from passing around, Whitey says, "Lady ain't a hit no more"
Cecilia Amanda, I don't want to see you get like you got before"
Another patient in a party dress yesterday, dancing on a permanent scratch
In a place where lonely men pay to make their opposites match.
Little Miss Amanda wants to know how long you're going to be gone
And she asked me can I fix it so your record plays the rest of her song
Because every remembrance of you has been buried below
Every memory that I unhappily know
I'm sorry for you and your kid
The things you promised that you never did
She asked me, "Are you a pretty dancer?"
But I don't think I'm going to answer
Oh, black and blue from passing around while you fake me back to the daily score
If you got a little baby now, I don't want to see you around here no more
Ah, Amanda put on her new party dress yesterday, dancing to a record you scratched
I'm some dealing amateur actor making opposites match
Cecilia Amanda, I don't want to see you get like you got before"
Another patient in a party dress yesterday, dancing on a permanent scratch
In a place where lonely men pay to make their opposites match.
Little Miss Amanda wants to know how long you're going to be gone
And she asked me can I fix it so your record plays the rest of her song
Because every remembrance of you has been buried below
Every memory that I unhappily know
I'm sorry for you and your kid
The things you promised that you never did
She asked me, "Are you a pretty dancer?"
But I don't think I'm going to answer
Oh, black and blue from passing around while you fake me back to the daily score
If you got a little baby now, I don't want to see you around here no more
Ah, Amanda put on her new party dress yesterday, dancing to a record you scratched
I'm some dealing amateur actor making opposites match
Lyrics submitted by thewinepresss
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