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.
Sister Evangeline is sweet on me
And she and I both know I'm pledged towards celibacy
And I'll keep thinking of her
And she'll keep touching herself
And we'll both die of guilt
And we'll both die of guilt
Four days now I've tried
Four days now I've tried
Sister Evangeline won't talk to me
I heard she moved away
And had my baby
And she'll keep running from me
And I'll keep touching myself
And we'll all die of guilt
And we'll all die of guilt
Oh and Sister Evangeline
You know He is a part of me
And every night I sing songs for Him to find
Oh and Sister Evangeline
I am trying to make a family
But you keep moving so far away from me
Oh and Sister Evangeline
You know He is a part of me
And every night I sing songs for Him to find
Oh and Sister Evangeline
I am trying to make a family
But you keep moving so far away from me
And she and I both know I'm pledged towards celibacy
And I'll keep thinking of her
And she'll keep touching herself
And we'll both die of guilt
And we'll both die of guilt
Four days now I've tried
Four days now I've tried
Sister Evangeline won't talk to me
I heard she moved away
And had my baby
And she'll keep running from me
And I'll keep touching myself
And we'll all die of guilt
And we'll all die of guilt
Oh and Sister Evangeline
You know He is a part of me
And every night I sing songs for Him to find
Oh and Sister Evangeline
I am trying to make a family
But you keep moving so far away from me
Oh and Sister Evangeline
You know He is a part of me
And every night I sing songs for Him to find
Oh and Sister Evangeline
I am trying to make a family
But you keep moving so far away from me
Lyrics submitted by smallwonderrobot
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this song is absolutely haunting. i think it's about a girl who seduces a boy, by getting him to love her as he's never loved before, and when he finally gives into her, it's too much and she has what she wants and she takes off with his child, and he wants something different- he wants it all and she won't let that happen, she just keeps going and he knows nothing else- i think they're both afraid. but hey, what do i know?
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