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.
Yeah
I'm leavin' the same way I came in
Lookin' forward but I can't see straight
It's just like I know where I'm going
It's just like me to fool myself
(I'm right here bitch)
I'm buried by the words of a liar
(I'm right here bitch)
But I'm alive and I'm still breathin'
Yea-yeah (yeah)
That day, becomes so haunting
(You didn't say enough, we were mistaken')
My mind plays it over and over
Slow motion
But we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Let's not lose control
(Light a match just to watch it burn)
(Struck)
(Light a match just to watch you burn)
Where are you goin? How far?
Where are you goin?
(Let's give them hell)
That day, becomes so haunting
(You didn't say enough, we were mistaken')
My mind plays it over and over
Slow motion
But we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Let's not lose control
I'll bite the bullet
Just to save myself, oh
Oh no, this ship is quickly sinking
We gotta take control, gotta take control
Oh no, this ship is quickly sinking
We gotta take control, gotta take control
Slow motion
Now we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Now we're moving faster, moving faster
(I'll bite the bullet)
I'm leavin' the same way I came in
Lookin' forward but I can't see straight
It's just like I know where I'm going
It's just like me to fool myself
(I'm right here bitch)
I'm buried by the words of a liar
(I'm right here bitch)
But I'm alive and I'm still breathin'
Yea-yeah (yeah)
That day, becomes so haunting
(You didn't say enough, we were mistaken')
My mind plays it over and over
Slow motion
But we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Let's not lose control
(Light a match just to watch it burn)
(Struck)
(Light a match just to watch you burn)
Where are you goin? How far?
Where are you goin?
(Let's give them hell)
That day, becomes so haunting
(You didn't say enough, we were mistaken')
My mind plays it over and over
Slow motion
But we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Let's not lose control
I'll bite the bullet
Just to save myself, oh
Oh no, this ship is quickly sinking
We gotta take control, gotta take control
Oh no, this ship is quickly sinking
We gotta take control, gotta take control
Slow motion
Now we're moving faster, moving faster
So much further
Now we're moving faster, moving faster
(I'll bite the bullet)
Lyrics submitted by blessthefate
To Hell & Back Lyrics as written by Michael Tyler Frisby Beau Bokan
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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