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.
“Hello down there can you hear me please?
Did you hear they’re burning all the bridges and trees?
The young have long made their way
And the old are still too stubborn to change.
I must say I’m surprised we’ve come this far
Through all man’ hate and greed and Three World Wars
Well it was all bound to cave in someday
I guess that really nothing stays the same”
“All the Hollow Horns still play
and the Preachers keep on Praying
and the Old Dying Folk swear we’ll meet again”
“In the shadow winds I watched the Kingdoms fall
The Savage Soldiers hat witnessed the last war
All the Silver Spoons were buried in the sea
And the burning of our possession set our souls free
Can you hear the song that is silently played?
In every corner of your mind it calls my friend
Well you’re bound to hear it someday
And with its words it’s bound to set you free”
“All the Hollow Horns still play
and the Preachers keep on Praying
and the Old Dying Folk swear we’ll meet again”
Did you hear they’re burning all the bridges and trees?
The young have long made their way
And the old are still too stubborn to change.
I must say I’m surprised we’ve come this far
Through all man’ hate and greed and Three World Wars
Well it was all bound to cave in someday
I guess that really nothing stays the same”
“All the Hollow Horns still play
and the Preachers keep on Praying
and the Old Dying Folk swear we’ll meet again”
“In the shadow winds I watched the Kingdoms fall
The Savage Soldiers hat witnessed the last war
All the Silver Spoons were buried in the sea
And the burning of our possession set our souls free
Can you hear the song that is silently played?
In every corner of your mind it calls my friend
Well you’re bound to hear it someday
And with its words it’s bound to set you free”
“All the Hollow Horns still play
and the Preachers keep on Praying
and the Old Dying Folk swear we’ll meet again”
Lyrics submitted by pallando14
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Great version of a great song,
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