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.
Lookin' round for a different high in the land of the living
Tryin' to free the bird inside this cage
I got news today that you're gonna go see the great wall of China
I guess I'll see all the pictures on your page
No, I can't tell the reason from the riddle and the rhyme
I can't see the feelin's on your mind
You know it feels like we're only living under the same sky
When the clock strikes eleven fifty nine
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
I've been cryin' on the pillow where you lie
For the past, for the future and everything in between
Oh, does it hurt more to lose you or hurt more to love you baby?
Or does it hurt more to look at you on my screen?
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
Are you gonna leave me lonely?
Talkin' to myself again
Lookin' out on New York City
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
Oh, no, no, no
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes they just don't tell
No, they just don't tell, oh
Tryin' to free the bird inside this cage
I got news today that you're gonna go see the great wall of China
I guess I'll see all the pictures on your page
No, I can't tell the reason from the riddle and the rhyme
I can't see the feelin's on your mind
You know it feels like we're only living under the same sky
When the clock strikes eleven fifty nine
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
I've been cryin' on the pillow where you lie
For the past, for the future and everything in between
Oh, does it hurt more to lose you or hurt more to love you baby?
Or does it hurt more to look at you on my screen?
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
Are you gonna leave me lonely?
Talkin' to myself again
Lookin' out on New York City
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes just don't tell
Oh, no, no, no
Do you hear me callin' Ariel?
Am I a fool to think I know you well?
Do we see the same stars Ariel?
Cause sometimes baby those green eyes they just don't tell
No, they just don't tell, oh
Lyrics submitted by Nachtmusik
Ariel Lyrics as written by Diane Birch
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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