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.
Cheap rain
Swells in your belly
A suit of champagne,
A fag is a nelly.
Fire in the sky,
A black diamond haven.
A skull is a bone in the head of the raven.
Blood on the ground
Draws flies to the basement.
True love is writ with a stick in the pavement.
Gross alligator--
Hit him with sticks,
Break all his bones so that he can get fixed.
Tell me to never, ever wake up.
Put burning hot, burning hot coals in my gut.
Kids run loose,
Buck-wild and unkempt.
This is a dream that I always have dreamt.
That I always have dreamt.
That I always have dreamt.
Swells in your belly
A suit of champagne,
A fag is a nelly.
Fire in the sky,
A black diamond haven.
A skull is a bone in the head of the raven.
Blood on the ground
Draws flies to the basement.
True love is writ with a stick in the pavement.
Gross alligator--
Hit him with sticks,
Break all his bones so that he can get fixed.
Tell me to never, ever wake up.
Put burning hot, burning hot coals in my gut.
Kids run loose,
Buck-wild and unkempt.
This is a dream that I always have dreamt.
That I always have dreamt.
That I always have dreamt.
Lyrics submitted by mollusk_weddings, edited by wormandrazor
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