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.
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
I've been doing this my way, your way, our way, I can't make it work
When all I have is not enough
I've been doing all I can, my plan, your plan and all I get is hurt
This game we're playing has to stop
I've got you stuck in my head
And all you do is breaking me, I can't continue taking this
I've tried my best to understand
But I cannot make sense of you, I've got to take a stand and baby
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
I remember I met you, let you get your way in everything
You took complete control of me
I remember you lying, crying, trying to get away with it
But now I know 'cause now I see
I believed all that you said
I never questioned any lies and never opened up my eyes
And no your words got me mislead
But I am standing, I'm alive, I never had you on my side
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
Bye, bye, oh
I've been doing this my way, your way, our way, it doesn't work
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
Oh bye, bye
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Bye, bye
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
I've been doing this my way, your way, our way, I can't make it work
When all I have is not enough
I've been doing all I can, my plan, your plan and all I get is hurt
This game we're playing has to stop
I've got you stuck in my head
And all you do is breaking me, I can't continue taking this
I've tried my best to understand
But I cannot make sense of you, I've got to take a stand and baby
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
I remember I met you, let you get your way in everything
You took complete control of me
I remember you lying, crying, trying to get away with it
But now I know 'cause now I see
I believed all that you said
I never questioned any lies and never opened up my eyes
And no your words got me mislead
But I am standing, I'm alive, I never had you on my side
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
Bye, bye, oh
I've been doing this my way, your way, our way, it doesn't work
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
I don't wanna waste another day
I don't wanna live my life this way
I'm tired, I just wanna lie back down and
I don't wanna waste another night
I don't wanna keep on chasing lights
So go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, bye, bye
Oh bye, bye
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on
Bye, bye
Lyrics submitted by spinspinsugar_x
Chasing Lights Lyrics as written by Christine Wroldsen Chris Braide
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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lesetoiles you got it exactly right =]
When one is in control in the relationship and its not working out.
I love this song. Its one of my favorite songs of all time. To me its a bout a relationship taht they've tried to make work but just can't and now instead of 'Chasing Lights' its time to say 'Go on, go on, go on, bye bye'