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.
WITHOUT YOU I’M SO WRAPPED UP IN THE STEPS I NEVER COULD TAKE • AND I WON’T LET MYSELF GO THROUGH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN • I’VE BEEN ASKING MYSELF WHAT’S MY POINT IN THIS • I’M HERE TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT I CAN MAKE IT ON MY OWN • THESE WORDS ARE MEANINGLESS WITHOUT A POINT OF VIEW • UNBIASED FROM THE TRUTH • BUT YOU’RE NOT HERE • YOU SAY YOU’RE STRONG BUT YOUR SUFFERING HEART IS CARRYING ON ALONE • TOO HEAVY TOO FAR FROM ESCAPE • YOU’LL LEARN TO LOVE THE ONES YOU HATE • I WON’T FALL DOWN • PLEASE GOD MAKE ME FALL DOWN • I’VE BEEN RUNNING WAY TOO LONG • THE AIR’S FAR TOO COLD TO BREATH IN • FACE FIRST FEET LAST • I WON’T DIE • I FEEL LIKE GIVING UP CAUSE IT’S BEEN SO LONG • I FEEL LIKE GIVING UP BUT I’M NOT THAT STRONG • THE CLOCK’S TICKING DOWN • MY TIME’S RUNNING OUT • THE SECOND HAND IS SLOWER THAN THE TIME I DID WITHOUT • AND I WILL WAIT FOR YOU TO COME AROUND • WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING • NOW I’M NOTHING • I’VE BEEN RUNNING WAY TOO LONG • AND I CAN’T MAKE IT ON MY OWN • I NEED YOUR GUIDANCE TO GET HOME TONIGHT • I’VE BEEN HERE TRYING WAY TOO LONG • THE LIFE I’VE LEAD IS SO FAR WRONG • AND MY TIME KEEPS TICKING DOWN • I CANNOT BE THE ONE YOU NEEDED ME TO BE • I CAN’T LIVE UP TO THOSE HIGHER STANDARDS • I SWEAR I’M NOT THE PERFECT ONE • I SWEAR I’M NOT THE PERFECT SON
Lyrics submitted by Dynamite Devil
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