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.
Where to now?
drifting his body
cutting you down
and i cant pretend
his eyes don't burn, no
in your skin
now all i see is the filth
in the hands of another man
his face in my thoughts,
my words become lost
and no longer make sense
am I lost forever?
the damage has been done
for so long
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
nobody could,
could you help this, no
the depths that I was brought up
the depths that I was brought up
brought up
oh well is it any wonder
shallow is the way that I was born
shallow is the way that I was born
the way that i was brought up, up
tonight
am I lost forever?
the damage has been done
for so long
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
oh pretty girl
keep batting your eyes
'cause when you breathe you lie, lie
oh pretty girl
your better think twice
'cause second chances are rarer than I
how can we forget who we have become
I'll give it all up.
please wake up.
every breathe you take, is a lie
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
drifting his body
cutting you down
and i cant pretend
his eyes don't burn, no
in your skin
now all i see is the filth
in the hands of another man
his face in my thoughts,
my words become lost
and no longer make sense
am I lost forever?
the damage has been done
for so long
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
nobody could,
could you help this, no
the depths that I was brought up
the depths that I was brought up
brought up
oh well is it any wonder
shallow is the way that I was born
shallow is the way that I was born
the way that i was brought up, up
tonight
am I lost forever?
the damage has been done
for so long
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
oh pretty girl
keep batting your eyes
'cause when you breathe you lie, lie
oh pretty girl
your better think twice
'cause second chances are rarer than I
how can we forget who we have become
I'll give it all up.
please wake up.
every breathe you take, is a lie
how did you ever see me broken?
well you forced me to find out everyday
did you ever see me open?
well you forced me to find out everyday
Lyrics submitted by HeyAlexEnglish
Broken Vs. The Way We Were Born Lyrics as written by Jonas Ladekjaer Brian Mcternan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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pretty sure it's "and i cant pretend his eyes don't burn holes in your skin"