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.
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
I've never known this, never before
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
And you're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
You think we wouldn't
We do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
Ay, ay, ay-ay, a-da-da
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ooh, your, your-your, your
Ooh, your, your-your, your-ooh
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
In this situation I'll be glad
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
I'll be glad to make an exception, whoa-ohh
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
And you say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
You say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
I thought I knew myself, somehow you know me more
I've never known this, never before
You're the first to make up whenever we argue
I don't know who I'd be if I didn't know you
You're so provocative, I'm so conservative
And you're so adventurous, I'm so very cautious, combining
You think we wouldn't
We do, but we do-do-do-do
But we do, but we do-do-do-do, do-un-do-un-do
Ay, ay, ay-ay, a-da-da
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ooh, your, your-your, your
Ooh, your, your-your, your-ooh
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
In this situation I'll be glad
Favoritism ain't my thing, but in this situation
I'll be glad to make an exception, whoa-ohh
You said I'm stubborn and I never give in
I think you're stubborn 'cept you're always softening
And you say I'm selfish, I agree with you on that
I think you're giving nothing way too much, in fact
I say, "We've only known each other a year"
You say, "I've known you longer, my dear"
You like to be so close, I like to be alone
I like to sit on chairs and you prefer the floor
Walking with each other, think we'll never match at all
But we do
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