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.
Oh, something tells me
I'm never gone live this one down
But I'll try
I'm gonna need a quick hand,
A sharp eye, a smooth talker
Just to play this one out to the very end.
And this is where you come in
I know, that I could count on you to walk me through
And I'm making sure that anyone who's anyone
Can be the someone that they've always wanted to.
If I couldn't get away with anything
Then how in the hell did I get here
Say something. Say anything.
You were never the one to have something to say.
Say something. say something. say anything.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
Oh, something tells me
I'm never gonna live this one down
But I'm down and out
Cause if the tensions light as a feather
Then I'd be bored stiff
We gotta mix things up a bit to keep up my interest
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sorry about the mess
But when we team up
We always seem to bring this place to the ground
And this is where you come in
I know, that I could count on you to walk me through
(count on you to walk me through)
And I'm making sure that anyone whos anyone
Can be the someone that they've always wanted to.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
(I won't ever lower my standards)
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sorry about the mess
But when we team up
We always seem to bring this place to the ground.
Oh! (teh mad breakdownz!!1)
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
I'm never gone live this one down
But I'll try
I'm gonna need a quick hand,
A sharp eye, a smooth talker
Just to play this one out to the very end.
And this is where you come in
I know, that I could count on you to walk me through
And I'm making sure that anyone who's anyone
Can be the someone that they've always wanted to.
If I couldn't get away with anything
Then how in the hell did I get here
Say something. Say anything.
You were never the one to have something to say.
Say something. say something. say anything.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
Oh, something tells me
I'm never gonna live this one down
But I'm down and out
Cause if the tensions light as a feather
Then I'd be bored stiff
We gotta mix things up a bit to keep up my interest
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sorry about the mess
But when we team up
We always seem to bring this place to the ground
And this is where you come in
I know, that I could count on you to walk me through
(count on you to walk me through)
And I'm making sure that anyone whos anyone
Can be the someone that they've always wanted to.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
(I won't ever lower my standards)
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sad enough to say that
Alone I could barely light a match
But together we can burn this place down.
Sorry about the mess
But when we team up
We always seem to bring this place to the ground.
Oh! (teh mad breakdownz!!1)
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
I've seen the best and worst of you
But we're sticking through
Because without all of the ups and downs
We've been through
You know that its true
That I could get really sick and tired of you.
Lyrics submitted by robs99
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