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.
Everyone loves you
But they don't love you like I do
And everyone knows you
But they ain't seen this side of you
I'm over the measure
One shot turns into four
And I end up injured
As love turns into war
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-oh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-oh
When I get over you
And get that dirt off my shoulder
Will I look like a fool
Or just a whole lot older
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
I can't remember
How we started this thing
But I know I was better
Before you pulled the strings
Something to mention
Before you kill me slow
I won't be the last one
The last one, that's for sure
Ooh, ooh (la la la la)
Ooh, ooh-oh (la la la la)
The last one, no (la la la la)
No, no-oh (la la la la)
When I get over you
And get that dirt off my shoulder
Will I look like a fool
Or just a whole lot older
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
What you gonna do when you've had enough
What you gonna say when it's all too late
What you gonna do when you fall in love
How you gonna feel when he does the same
What you gonna do when you've had enough
What you gonna say when it's all too late
You're staring at the piece that you broke apart
And you know you can't get it back again
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
[Repeat: x8]
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
Giving myself to you
Ooh
But they don't love you like I do
And everyone knows you
But they ain't seen this side of you
I'm over the measure
One shot turns into four
And I end up injured
As love turns into war
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-oh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-oh
When I get over you
And get that dirt off my shoulder
Will I look like a fool
Or just a whole lot older
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
I can't remember
How we started this thing
But I know I was better
Before you pulled the strings
Something to mention
Before you kill me slow
I won't be the last one
The last one, that's for sure
Ooh, ooh (la la la la)
Ooh, ooh-oh (la la la la)
The last one, no (la la la la)
No, no-oh (la la la la)
When I get over you
And get that dirt off my shoulder
Will I look like a fool
Or just a whole lot older
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
What you gonna do when you've had enough
What you gonna say when it's all too late
What you gonna do when you fall in love
How you gonna feel when he does the same
What you gonna do when you've had enough
What you gonna say when it's all too late
You're staring at the piece that you broke apart
And you know you can't get it back again
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
You keep cutting me open wide
Is it the only thing that you're good for
[Repeat: x8]
Giving myself to you
Was like giving myself to a chainsaw
Giving myself to you
Ooh
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