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.
He was invited so he came to the wedding,
even though he hadn't seen her
for two months or three,
and there over silver cutlery and bedding
she told him that she'd never felt so happy.
He lived his life out of order,
stopped at happiness' border.
They read his crimes out aloud,
but he'll never know how
to make her so happy when there's a crowd.
Although she'd never agreed in theory
she felt, biologically, it was time.
Still, the whole rigmarole makes her uneasy,
that's why they were drinking this cask wine
She will be left lonely,
but she will be right.
even though he hadn't seen her
for two months or three,
and there over silver cutlery and bedding
she told him that she'd never felt so happy.
He lived his life out of order,
stopped at happiness' border.
They read his crimes out aloud,
but he'll never know how
to make her so happy when there's a crowd.
Although she'd never agreed in theory
she felt, biologically, it was time.
Still, the whole rigmarole makes her uneasy,
that's why they were drinking this cask wine
She will be left lonely,
but she will be right.
Lyrics submitted by verbosity
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Verbosity, I think you're half right. The speaker wishes she weren't getting married to this other person, but he knows that it's the right thing for her to do (maybe it's because he can't be with her fully due to his own circumstances). The last line really speaks to me, "she will be left lonely, but she will be right." It's getting married for the sake of it because it's "biologically time" and you've been with a person forever so it seems like the right thing to do. The speaker knows that her husband doesn't know how to make her happy when there's a crowd, and he can sense that she's lying when she says that she's so happy. I think that ties in with the song's title, "Happiness' Border"... she and this outside man were so close to happiness, but they can never truly cross the border and reach it. So the woman settles, and she's kind of like a trophy wife. Her new husband wants to parade her around, but she's so uneasy about all of it. It's not the life she wanted, but she drinks her wine and accepts it. I think also it may be a larger critique of marriage, and basically saying that people don't seem to do it for the right reasons.
I can totally relate