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.
Cure the radio
Cure the airwaves
Cure the video
Cure the satellites
We’ll lend you an oxygen flask
To quench your collapse at last
We’re beaming in pearl and white
Cause finally your poverty’s mine
You’e probably wondering how we came out alive
While we are laughing while you bury your eyes
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive
Never forget our only reason to live
is to die
Cure the Radio
Cure the Airwaves
Cure the video
Cure the satelllites
Solutions of silver and chrome
In broadcasts of pirate hopes
These portraits of “assets” have turned
From pictures into revolvers
From sand you were made
to sand you return
Come Down
And rise to our level
Let all the world know the prisoners took flight
And watch the city streets as towers ignite
The former kings and all their armies burn bright
While we sit back in all the glory tonight
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive
Never forget our only reason to live.
Cure the airwaves
Cure the video
Cure the satellites
We’ll lend you an oxygen flask
To quench your collapse at last
We’re beaming in pearl and white
Cause finally your poverty’s mine
You’e probably wondering how we came out alive
While we are laughing while you bury your eyes
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive
Never forget our only reason to live
is to die
Cure the Radio
Cure the Airwaves
Cure the video
Cure the satelllites
Solutions of silver and chrome
In broadcasts of pirate hopes
These portraits of “assets” have turned
From pictures into revolvers
From sand you were made
to sand you return
Come Down
And rise to our level
Let all the world know the prisoners took flight
And watch the city streets as towers ignite
The former kings and all their armies burn bright
While we sit back in all the glory tonight
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive
Never forget our only reason to live.
Lyrics submitted by PCS153
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Proper lyrics:
Cure the radio, We’ll lend you an oxygen flask. Cure the airwaves, To quench your collapse at last. Cure the video, We’re beaming in pearl and white. Cure the satellites, Cause finally your poverty’s mine.
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive, Why we are laughing while you bury your eyes. Never forget our only reason to live...
Cure the radio, Solutions of silver and chrome. Cure the airwaves, In broadcasts of pirate hopes. Cure the video, These portraits of assets have turned. Cure the satellites, From pictures into revolvers.
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive, Why we are laughing while you bury your eyes. You’re probably wondering how we came out alive, Never forget our only reason to live is to die.
Come down, And rise to our level. [x2]
Cure the radio, Cure the airwaves, Cure the video, Cure the satellites.
Let all the world know the prisoners took flight, And watch the city streets as towers ignite. The formers kings and all their armies burn bright, While we sit back in all the glory tonight.
You’re probably wondering how we came out alive, Never forget our only reason to live.