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.
Come on, force it down
I'm imagining
Come on, force it down
I'm imagining
Imaging a place where homes are built on frames
And where they plant new bulbs along our graves
With the fall each year
With the fall each year
Each year
And if you think you might
Yes, but if it's not so bright
But if you're a part of my
Whole life
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Coverin' a fault with
Trials and coy displays
Coverin' a fault with
Trials and coy displays
If it isn't worth the time to
Find out how we go
About recalling all the ways
And the reasons are for
With the fall each year
With the fall each year
Each year
And if you think you might
Yes, but if it's not so bright
But if you're a part of my
Whole life
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Vapor lamps in a parking light
You can't see when it's much too far
All that mist in your eyes
Oh, in the night
80 years isn't enough time
50 more isn't more enough
Oh
To right the wrongs
What you're hiding in your back yard
Is turning innocence to apathy
And accusations at another man
Oh
'Cause you don't have a prayer
To put your life into a Christian's hands
Never mind what your
Daughter is taught in school
What she remembers is
What she has learned from you
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Vapor lamps in a parking lot
You can't see when it's much too far
All that mist in your eyes
Oh, in the night
I'm imagining
Come on, force it down
I'm imagining
Imaging a place where homes are built on frames
And where they plant new bulbs along our graves
With the fall each year
With the fall each year
Each year
And if you think you might
Yes, but if it's not so bright
But if you're a part of my
Whole life
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Coverin' a fault with
Trials and coy displays
Coverin' a fault with
Trials and coy displays
If it isn't worth the time to
Find out how we go
About recalling all the ways
And the reasons are for
With the fall each year
With the fall each year
Each year
And if you think you might
Yes, but if it's not so bright
But if you're a part of my
Whole life
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Vapor lamps in a parking light
You can't see when it's much too far
All that mist in your eyes
Oh, in the night
80 years isn't enough time
50 more isn't more enough
Oh
To right the wrongs
What you're hiding in your back yard
Is turning innocence to apathy
And accusations at another man
Oh
'Cause you don't have a prayer
To put your life into a Christian's hands
Never mind what your
Daughter is taught in school
What she remembers is
What she has learned from you
Silhouettes in a window frame
Better run if it's Boo's old man
He won't know if you're white
Oh, in the night
Vapor lamps in a parking lot
You can't see when it's much too far
All that mist in your eyes
Oh, in the night
Lyrics submitted by CharlatanSin, edited by RamuneDrink
Each Year Lyrics as written by John Ryan Pike Alexandra Nicole Lawn
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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wow rockstermonkey your interpretation sounds convincing. and if it was actually written about to kill a mockingbird then im impressed that you deducted that from the lyrics. now that i look at it that way, it does seem to fit the lyrics. which gives this song a whole new feeling. i have to add that although i havent heard all of their new album, they have a unique sound and could be a force to be reckoned with in the ever expanding world of indie.