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.
This moment will soon pass us by.
Its this notion inside all of us to prioritize through our selfish eyes.
To be the bull behind the rampage,
The reason for all the riot.
We'll feed our flame before wasting time on everyone else's,
With more problems and less pride.
We'll feed our flame before wasting time on everyone else's,
The gallows were not supposed to look like this.
Oh god,
We live in misery lying here,
In desperation.
We need you here more than anything,
Right now right now.
If everything's relative,
Then why the emptiness in our souls?
If everything's relative,
Then why the emptiness in our souls
Trying to untie the knot we thought we were untying our entire lives,
Were busied up and burnt out.
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves,
We will.
Because now we now,
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still.
Stop, listen and learn.
Stop, listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
Its this notion inside all of us to prioritize through our selfish eyes.
To be the bull behind the rampage,
The reason for all the riot.
We'll feed our flame before wasting time on everyone else's,
With more problems and less pride.
We'll feed our flame before wasting time on everyone else's,
The gallows were not supposed to look like this.
Oh god,
We live in misery lying here,
In desperation.
We need you here more than anything,
Right now right now.
If everything's relative,
Then why the emptiness in our souls?
If everything's relative,
Then why the emptiness in our souls
Trying to untie the knot we thought we were untying our entire lives,
Were busied up and burnt out.
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves
Everyone together, we'll strengthen ourselves,
We will.
Because now we now,
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still.
Stop, listen and learn.
Stop, listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still,
Stop listen and learn.
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Meddler Lyrics as written by Dustin Davidson Brent Rambler
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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I think the song is about mankinds interest in being the center of attention. That our individual needs should be catered too, and are more important than everyone elses.
Then, there's sort of a realization of the miserable society that was created with that mindset and we ask god to come and help us. God doesn't. And without god having our backs, we realize that it's up to all of us, together, to strengthen ourselves and the world around us without relying on him.
That's just my interpretation though.
Nice interpretation. I see it very similar, and I would like to contribute to your interpretation.<br /> <br /> I think you nailed it on the head with your first paragraph. I feel this songs is definitely speaking out on the concept of being selfish, rather than selfless-- and because we are selfish, we are caught in our own self-consumption. Our own individual needs consume are every day lives, when ideally this world could be a better place if we stood united to accomplish our needs as a whole.<br /> <br /> The ending of the song speaks volumes to me, and I take it very literal; not so poetic, although I am not taking it from the band. In regards to my paragraph above, we are consumed in our individual needs: we are constantly trying to achieve more personal gain, regardless of it being a necessity or not. What comes to mind? Science. Many who don't believe in God seek answers through science. I think the line, "You won't ever fly fast enough to make time stand still. Stop, listen, and learn" is the icing on the cake to that debate. What I mean is, science can only go so far, and then some questions remain unanswered-- which is where faith comes in to play. <br /> <br /> Those who believe in God, or a higher being, most likely don't believe in science making such advances as traveling at the speed of light, nor making time stand still. If you disagree, you need to get off the Star Trek episodes.<br /> <br /> Ending of the song pretty much says, "You won't ever play god". Different interpretation, but meh, it's just that: an Interpretation.