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.
And as I wake, see the sun begin to rise
My ship sets sail upon this morning's tide
We always knew that our love would lead to this
So dry your tears darling, seal it with a kiss
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
God fill your sail holy mariner
There's a man who lost touch with grace
There's a man who sailed to far away
Sailed upon the sea, the sea that filled the world, the world that floats in space
Don't cry if the world is against you, just hold tight and love can redeem you
Better run, keep on moving, don't look back for tomorrow's calling
Have no fear, there's nothing can touch me, there's no man, no kingdom or country
Better stand, defy it before me, I'll knock them into this ocean
The waters call just like lovesweet memory
I close my eyes and I see you next to me
I feel the kiss of the sun upon my face
The water's cool, like our love that sails away
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
God fill your sail holy mariner
There's a man who lost touch with grace
There's a man who sailed to far away
Sailed upon the sea, the sea that fills the world, the world that floats in space
Don't cry if the world is against you, just hold tight and love may redeem you,
Better run, keep on moving, don't look back til you hear me calling
Have no fear, there's nothing can touch you, there's no man, no kingdom or country
Better stand, defy it before me, I'll knock them into this ocean
Into this ocean (baby don't cry cry)
I'll knock them into this ocean (baby don't cry)
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
My ship sets sail upon this morning's tide
We always knew that our love would lead to this
So dry your tears darling, seal it with a kiss
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
God fill your sail holy mariner
There's a man who lost touch with grace
There's a man who sailed to far away
Sailed upon the sea, the sea that filled the world, the world that floats in space
Don't cry if the world is against you, just hold tight and love can redeem you
Better run, keep on moving, don't look back for tomorrow's calling
Have no fear, there's nothing can touch me, there's no man, no kingdom or country
Better stand, defy it before me, I'll knock them into this ocean
The waters call just like lovesweet memory
I close my eyes and I see you next to me
I feel the kiss of the sun upon my face
The water's cool, like our love that sails away
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
God fill your sail holy mariner
There's a man who lost touch with grace
There's a man who sailed to far away
Sailed upon the sea, the sea that fills the world, the world that floats in space
Don't cry if the world is against you, just hold tight and love may redeem you,
Better run, keep on moving, don't look back til you hear me calling
Have no fear, there's nothing can touch you, there's no man, no kingdom or country
Better stand, defy it before me, I'll knock them into this ocean
Into this ocean (baby don't cry cry)
I'll knock them into this ocean (baby don't cry)
God bless the sea and all who sail upon
Lyrics submitted by Cobz
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