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.
closing your eyes
simply wont steer this machine
and if you stare into that sun long enough
think of all the dreams
in making misplaced
by a white light no one ever sees
it's only a natural reaction.
Your blind enough for the both of eyes,
You call it fear i say not at all.
So this is your chance to take it or leave it,
i hope you take it all in stride
(oh i'll take it all in stride)
I'll take everything on my back yeah
and i'll do it till it hurts.
There's got to be something more to life
or something to enjoy.
Your blind enough for the both of eyes,
So in your own words tell me a story
i don't think you've got it in you,
when i could not speak you were my voice,
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
Lets just say that there's no time
and every time we get ahead
there's some invisible plastic casing
separating me from feeling
like there's stars to touch
but its all too much and
the softest song could make my head spin.
So in your own words tell me a story
i don't think you've got it in you,
when i could not speak you were my voice,
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
Oh yeah, it makes my skin want to crawl.
it seems like there's not enough luck in the world
and things don't just happen to me
and i'm taking everyone down with me
yea were spiraling down
and all the spectators are clapping like they
cant stand to see us doing well,
it's all painfully slow
and the pressure on me is crippling.
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
simply wont steer this machine
and if you stare into that sun long enough
think of all the dreams
in making misplaced
by a white light no one ever sees
it's only a natural reaction.
Your blind enough for the both of eyes,
You call it fear i say not at all.
So this is your chance to take it or leave it,
i hope you take it all in stride
(oh i'll take it all in stride)
I'll take everything on my back yeah
and i'll do it till it hurts.
There's got to be something more to life
or something to enjoy.
Your blind enough for the both of eyes,
So in your own words tell me a story
i don't think you've got it in you,
when i could not speak you were my voice,
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
Lets just say that there's no time
and every time we get ahead
there's some invisible plastic casing
separating me from feeling
like there's stars to touch
but its all too much and
the softest song could make my head spin.
So in your own words tell me a story
i don't think you've got it in you,
when i could not speak you were my voice,
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
Oh yeah, it makes my skin want to crawl.
it seems like there's not enough luck in the world
and things don't just happen to me
and i'm taking everyone down with me
yea were spiraling down
and all the spectators are clapping like they
cant stand to see us doing well,
it's all painfully slow
and the pressure on me is crippling.
for every one locked door there's probably seven more
and we can break in every one.
Lyrics submitted by john n0ob
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