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.
Who do you love, when love is gone?
Who do you hunger in this great unknown?
Memories of me will fade soon
& you'll find someone new
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion people – one of them's right for you
Who do you mean when you change your tone?
Who do you dream of when you're half asleep with one eye open?
You'll become your life soon
& I won't be in your way
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion people - one of them's right for you
Who do you see when you stare into space?
Who do you seek out in cyberspace?
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion humans - one of them's right for you
Who do you hunger in this great unknown?
Memories of me will fade soon
& you'll find someone new
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion people – one of them's right for you
Who do you mean when you change your tone?
Who do you dream of when you're half asleep with one eye open?
You'll become your life soon
& I won't be in your way
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion people - one of them's right for you
Who do you see when you stare into space?
Who do you seek out in cyberspace?
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try
You're not alone in being alone
Six billion humans - one of them's right for you
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First off, good try but there are mistakes.
From Kate herself:
Who do you love, when love is gone? Who do you hunger in this great unknown? Memories of me will fade soon & you'll find someone new
See everyone halo bright in beauty See everyone arrayed for you to try You're not alone in being alone Six billion people — one of them's right for you
Who do you mean when you change your tone? Who do you dream of when you're half asleep with one eye open? You'll become your life soon & I won't be in your way
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try You're not alone in being alone Six billion people - one of them's right for you
Who do you see when you stare into space? Who do you seek out in cyberspace?
See everyone halo bright in beauty
See everyone arrayed for you to try You're not alone in being alone Six billion humans - one of them's right for you
I like this song, but there are two things that bug me.
"Who do you mean when you change your tone?/Who do you dream of when you're half asleep with one eye open?"
I think it would've sounded a bit better if the second line was "Who do you dream of when you're half asleep with one eye closed?" As I try to memorize the song I keep making the mistake and it bugs xP
And rhyming "cyberspace" with "space"? Come on, Kate, Guy >:)
I love this song, her voice has a sad tone in it and it's obviously about a break up, but it is more optimistic than a lot of other break up songs. She is lost because she no longer has this person in her life whom she has had for so long. She doesn't know how to feel because the person she loves is no longer in her life, but she is actually rational. She knows there are 6 billion people out there, hope is not lost. She knows hurt and pain are felt by millions not just her and that now a whole new world of possibility and new people are there ready for her when she is
When I first head this song it sounded like it was about the singer's own lonliness after a break up. However I think it definately is about her ex's feelings rather than her own.
It sounds like she is dealing with the break up optimistically, or has moved on altogether while her ex is having trouble letting go and feels that they will never love or be loved by anybody else again.
She is encouraging her ex to begin looking for another 'one' in the world, telling them that one day they will love again and that their life will go on without her in it.
Love it :)