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.
GO!
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
[Verse 1]
Deceived by my eyes and all I was told I should see
Opinions not mine, the person they taught me to be
One night in the dark, a vision of someone I knew
And then in the darkness I saw, a voice say, "I'm you"
Inside me a light was turned on, then I was alive
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
[Verse 2]
Hearts uninspired, trapped inside somebody's dream
Too close to the fire, yet cold and numb with the pain
But the fever has broken and the river has run to the sea
Washed to the ocean and saved by a voice inside me
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
[Bridge]
Never thought I would be here, so high in the air
This was my unanswered prayer.
Defined by another, so much wasted time
Out of the darkness, each breath that I take will be mine
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes!
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
[Verse 1]
Deceived by my eyes and all I was told I should see
Opinions not mine, the person they taught me to be
One night in the dark, a vision of someone I knew
And then in the darkness I saw, a voice say, "I'm you"
Inside me a light was turned on, then I was alive
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
[Verse 2]
Hearts uninspired, trapped inside somebody's dream
Too close to the fire, yet cold and numb with the pain
But the fever has broken and the river has run to the sea
Washed to the ocean and saved by a voice inside me
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
[Bridge]
Never thought I would be here, so high in the air
This was my unanswered prayer.
Defined by another, so much wasted time
Out of the darkness, each breath that I take will be mine
[Chorus]
If you close your eyes, your life will make the truth reveal
Dreams you never lived, and scars never heal
In the darkness, light will take you to the other side
And find me waiting there you'll see, if you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes
If you just close your eyes!
Lyrics submitted by mrhd88
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