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.
Don't get me waiting
And anticipating
Treating me like a fool
I got news for you
I'm turning my back
I'm dropping a bomb on you
Ah
You want me
You need me
Believe me
You'll be crawling
You love me
You hate me
Believe me
You'll come crawling
So get down and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
Don't keep me guessing
I'm your favorite obsession
To give me a lame excuse
It's with me that your messing
It's the same old confession
Your no one that something would lose
Ah
Watch out now
Don't black out
There's no doubt
You can't have it
Control you
I'll own you
I'll show you, but you still can't have it
So get down and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
So get down, and get it off
You're not the only one that I've been missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
I'm so deceiving
You'll be kicking and screaming!
Watch out now
You'll find out
You'll cry out
There's no one above me
I play hard
Don't run far
Come back now
I really do like you
So get down, and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
So get down, and get off
You're not the only one that I've been missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
Kicking and screaming
Kicking and screaming
And anticipating
Treating me like a fool
I got news for you
I'm turning my back
I'm dropping a bomb on you
Ah
You want me
You need me
Believe me
You'll be crawling
You love me
You hate me
Believe me
You'll come crawling
So get down and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
Don't keep me guessing
I'm your favorite obsession
To give me a lame excuse
It's with me that your messing
It's the same old confession
Your no one that something would lose
Ah
Watch out now
Don't black out
There's no doubt
You can't have it
Control you
I'll own you
I'll show you, but you still can't have it
So get down and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
So get down, and get it off
You're not the only one that I've been missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
I'm so deceiving
You'll be kicking and screaming!
Watch out now
You'll find out
You'll cry out
There's no one above me
I play hard
Don't run far
Come back now
I really do like you
So get down, and get off
Let me show you what you'll be missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
So get down, and get off
You're not the only one that I've been missing
We break up, you break down
Gonna drag you through this kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
You'll be kicking and screaming
Kicking and screaming
Kicking and screaming
Lyrics submitted by hushie, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Kicking and Screaming Lyrics as written by Kara Dioguardi John Shanks
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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