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.
when you're tired and you're far far far from home
when you're lost and you're on your own
when the fog comes a swirling swirling round you
til you cant see the path before you
you should know of the strangest thing
you come down like the silent silent snow
til your mind feels as numb as your fingers
it was many many many many years ago
on the coast of gondwanaland
no one heard for the howling howling wind
no one heard when they whispered the strangest thing
no one saw for the stinging stinging rain
no one saw the strangest thing
saw you slip on the icy icy street
and i smiled accidentally
and you swore at the ice and you swore at me
and my heart melted instantly
in the warmth of the strangest thing
so i'm holding a torch up high for you
and the batteries are all brand new
but i'm scared they'll wear right through
before you see me shining you
before i've then discovered who
can show me the strangest thing
no one heard for the howling howling wind
no one heard when they whispered the strangest thing
no one saw for the stinging stinging rain
no one saw the strangest thing
when you're lost and you're on your own
when the fog comes a swirling swirling round you
til you cant see the path before you
you should know of the strangest thing
you come down like the silent silent snow
til your mind feels as numb as your fingers
it was many many many many years ago
on the coast of gondwanaland
no one heard for the howling howling wind
no one heard when they whispered the strangest thing
no one saw for the stinging stinging rain
no one saw the strangest thing
saw you slip on the icy icy street
and i smiled accidentally
and you swore at the ice and you swore at me
and my heart melted instantly
in the warmth of the strangest thing
so i'm holding a torch up high for you
and the batteries are all brand new
but i'm scared they'll wear right through
before you see me shining you
before i've then discovered who
can show me the strangest thing
no one heard for the howling howling wind
no one heard when they whispered the strangest thing
no one saw for the stinging stinging rain
no one saw the strangest thing
Lyrics submitted by Zopilote Steel
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