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.
Contemplation fear, lying on the floor
Staring into nothing, what the hell am I here for?
So come on and play, stab it in my heart
So all this time was wasted, ripping me apart
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
Crawling on the floor all around this space
Talking to myself, what is this thing I gotta face?
Walking through a door, has it been a waste?
Going on and on, thinking I could find my place
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) God is gonna take me out
You can't see
I'm torn away from you and everything that's
Close to me
I cannot face the truth, it's nothing that
I believe
Just run away from me and thank me when you're
Free from me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
Staring into nothing, what the hell am I here for?
So come on and play, stab it in my heart
So all this time was wasted, ripping me apart
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
Crawling on the floor all around this space
Talking to myself, what is this thing I gotta face?
Walking through a door, has it been a waste?
Going on and on, thinking I could find my place
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) God is gonna take me out
You can't see
I'm torn away from you and everything that's
Close to me
I cannot face the truth, it's nothing that
I believe
Just run away from me and thank me when you're
Free from me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
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