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.
I know that I've been dancin'
Around the truth ooh whoa
But tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do
And I, I'm a little bit agitated
With a slight scent of denial
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da-da-da) I won't try that again
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da-da-da), I won't try that again
(Ooh) La la la la
La la la la
La la la la, la
Shalom?
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la, la
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
A better judgment
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da da da), I won't try that again
Around the truth ooh whoa
But tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do
And I, I'm a little bit agitated
With a slight scent of denial
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da-da-da) I won't try that again
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da-da-da), I won't try that again
(Ooh) La la la la
La la la la
La la la la, la
Shalom?
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la, la
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
Everybody's going to the party and we're having a good time
And I'm feeling alright tonight
With a better judgment
A better judgment
I'm callin' all the time I know I interrupt
But it hurts when all I hear is you hangin' up
And (la da da da da da da), I won't try that again
Lyrics submitted by thexberger
Smelyalata Lyrics as written by Christofer Drew
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Great version of a great song,
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well since it's christofer drew singing this...
he's saying that he's trying to talk to this girl, but for some reason she keeps basically brushing him off.. but he's really into her. he tries to forget about her by numbing himself by drinking, but he just can't forget about her.
yea i agree with urs...cuz i dont think he would cheat on her like those other ppl said
basically what i get out of this song its about a guy whos into a girl but he keeps trying to get in contact with her but she keeps avoiding him but he really wants to be with her but now hes sick of it and frustrated as we all feel at some point when we're romancing.
i think this song is about a boy who cheated on his girlfriend, but he still has feelings for her and is trying to call her to explain what happened.
"Everybody's going to the party and were having a good time And I'm feeling alright tonight With a better judgement"
I remember when no one knew about him and all of a sudden he just blows up. Pretty powerful tool the internet. His voice is rather addicting, but totally agreed ^^^^^
i like he first meaning, but BlackandWhiteDreams's meaning could be right too.
look at the first verse.
I know that I've been dancing around the truth Whoa, tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do And I, I'm a little bit agitated With a slight scent of denial
he might regret cheating on his girlfriend.
i love this song! haha. =) i like it when he goes "hello?" lol. =)
On the contrary I think that in the first few lines he is talking about being convinced that this girl was his and she wants to move on but he asks "what the hell am I supposed to do" because he can only think about being with her and he is somewhat in "denial" about the fact that he can't have her.
in this he says that he is going out with everyone to just have a "good time" because he is trying to just not think about her
and in the end he ends up calling her again and realizes that he shouldn't "try that again" in order to get to her
its sweet because its out of a somewhat desperate lovesick kind of mood.
haha Chris Drew is a champ.
The sound of this song is really upbeat, and it seems like a feel-good song if you don't listen to the words. But yeah I pretty much agree with both of you guys on the meaning.
Yep, I agree with you all about the meaning too.
in the first verse there's no "you", it's just "whoa, tell me what the hell i'm supposed to do"
also, i think in the background instead of "please, don't call" that it's "please, don't go"
Oh, whoops.<br /> I don't know what I put you..<br /> <br /> But for the "please don't call/go"...<br /> The "me again" wouldn't make sense if it was "please, don't go"<br /> So, I'm not sure which one it is..
i think its "please dont call" then "me again" <br /> i think hes saying wat the girl is saying to him
BMTH is right (:<br /> <br /> goin to see bmth in october w/ ADTR ;D<br /> x