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.
Tonight I came here on my own
But will I have to leave alone?
The music starts I move my feet
I lost my love but found the beat.
The lights the sound I had no fear
and then the smoke it fills the air.
A spalsh of pink a beam of blue
and I see you.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just the drum machine?
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
The strobe lit up your perfect face
When I turned round you left no trace
You disappear into the crowd
I disappear into the cloud
The lights the sound I turn and stare
and still the smoke it fills the air
A splash of green a beam of blue
And I see you again.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just the drum machine?
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
The smoke pours down from high above
I can just make out your silhouette
I'm not looking out for love
Lets live tonight with no regrets
Theirs more dancing to be done
and now your walking back over to me.
The sounds are loud
The night is young
No better time
No better place
Theres no where else that I rather be.
Or is it just the smoke machine?
Dancing to our favorite songs.
Or is it just the drum machine?
Cause if you ask me to I might.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just a drum machine
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
Is this your usual routine
or is it just a drum machine?
Are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
But will I have to leave alone?
The music starts I move my feet
I lost my love but found the beat.
The lights the sound I had no fear
and then the smoke it fills the air.
A spalsh of pink a beam of blue
and I see you.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just the drum machine?
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
The strobe lit up your perfect face
When I turned round you left no trace
You disappear into the crowd
I disappear into the cloud
The lights the sound I turn and stare
and still the smoke it fills the air
A splash of green a beam of blue
And I see you again.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just the drum machine?
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
The smoke pours down from high above
I can just make out your silhouette
I'm not looking out for love
Lets live tonight with no regrets
Theirs more dancing to be done
and now your walking back over to me.
The sounds are loud
The night is young
No better time
No better place
Theres no where else that I rather be.
Or is it just the smoke machine?
Dancing to our favorite songs.
Or is it just the drum machine?
Cause if you ask me to I might.
But are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
We know this is where we belong
Dancing to our favorite songs
Is this your usual routine
or is it just a drum machine
That makes me want to stay all night
Cause if you ask me to I might.
Is this your usual routine
or is it just a drum machine?
Are we dancing in a dream
or is it just the smoke machine?
Lyrics submitted by Royank
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