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.
The wind felt like a frail storm
With the chimes
Still singing the summer's born
Say goodbye to the rest of the rain
We ran until there was no daylight
When the sun went down
And day turned to night
The cities lights with such sustain
And there I stood
As if I could
Be the one to make things right
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
The sea was calling
When we started to walk
The moon came out and we began to talk
True stars come out at night
Me and you we were like stars
Like a movie with a screen
Do you know who we are?
Thank the moon for our spotlight
And there I stood
As if I could
Be the one to make things right
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
Got me running backwards and running forwards
Got me lost inside your eyes
And there she was
Just because she was made for the spotlight
Ah, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
With the chimes
Still singing the summer's born
Say goodbye to the rest of the rain
We ran until there was no daylight
When the sun went down
And day turned to night
The cities lights with such sustain
And there I stood
As if I could
Be the one to make things right
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
The sea was calling
When we started to walk
The moon came out and we began to talk
True stars come out at night
Me and you we were like stars
Like a movie with a screen
Do you know who we are?
Thank the moon for our spotlight
And there I stood
As if I could
Be the one to make things right
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
Got me running backwards and running forwards
Got me lost inside your eyes
And there she was
Just because she was made for the spotlight
Ah, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
Oh, you got me running backwards
And running forwards and
Oh, you got me lost inside your eyes
With no way out
Where I get lost?
I got caught inside your arms
And even when things get rough
Baby, you give me a different kind of love
Lyrics submitted by taylorsaurus rex
A Different Kind of Love Lyrics as written by Jon Gonnelli Scott Bolasci
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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