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.
I'm sorry, but the media told me it was okay.
Big greasy men grabbin' babes by the fist full.
I'm sorry, but they didn't tell me it shouldn't be this way.
What are morals when hormones are pumpin' through my skull?
Someone should have told her that she was worth it.
It's such a novel idea to assume our bodies mindlessly breed.
Companionship no more.
We have brought the brothel home.
This is where he stands. He stands so tall and proud to hide his secrets.
This where she stands. Disclosing it all.
Trying to find honesty while fabrication sinks it's teeth.
Dine your eyes.
Feed your guilt. It tastes so pure.
Love is green, its green like money and sick like the ocean.
Carnal like desire; carnal like your thoughts; once loved now abhorred.
I have been plagued all the while coming to the realization that...
...Lust is a greedy bastard!
He takes what he needs and what he wants he got.
Tell me sir, how are you by any means so different?
It's difficult isn't it? To introduce a savage to the progress of man.
Who is to blame in this matter? Who is the initiator?
Do you blame her for showing her skin, when you urge that her worth is not within,
the body she holds like a child when she learns that her love is a crook.
She was daddy's little girl.
Her "love" told her that it's okay. It's okay.
And she believed his every word. You vulture.
She is listening to purpose.
And he tells her lies.
Protector! Protect her! For the wolves have come for feasting.
Not even the bones will be left for the picking.
Surrender your title as gentleman and depart to your obscenity,
if that's what you want, if that's what you want but please tell me...
What husband wants his wife a harlot?
What woman wants her love a cheat?
Big greasy men grabbin' babes by the fist full.
I'm sorry, but they didn't tell me it shouldn't be this way.
What are morals when hormones are pumpin' through my skull?
Someone should have told her that she was worth it.
It's such a novel idea to assume our bodies mindlessly breed.
Companionship no more.
We have brought the brothel home.
This is where he stands. He stands so tall and proud to hide his secrets.
This where she stands. Disclosing it all.
Trying to find honesty while fabrication sinks it's teeth.
Dine your eyes.
Feed your guilt. It tastes so pure.
Love is green, its green like money and sick like the ocean.
Carnal like desire; carnal like your thoughts; once loved now abhorred.
I have been plagued all the while coming to the realization that...
...Lust is a greedy bastard!
He takes what he needs and what he wants he got.
Tell me sir, how are you by any means so different?
It's difficult isn't it? To introduce a savage to the progress of man.
Who is to blame in this matter? Who is the initiator?
Do you blame her for showing her skin, when you urge that her worth is not within,
the body she holds like a child when she learns that her love is a crook.
She was daddy's little girl.
Her "love" told her that it's okay. It's okay.
And she believed his every word. You vulture.
She is listening to purpose.
And he tells her lies.
Protector! Protect her! For the wolves have come for feasting.
Not even the bones will be left for the picking.
Surrender your title as gentleman and depart to your obscenity,
if that's what you want, if that's what you want but please tell me...
What husband wants his wife a harlot?
What woman wants her love a cheat?
Lyrics submitted by champagnexjamx
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This one's pretty simple.
It's about lust. the line "Lust is a greedy bastard" is the entire point.
Tyler's telling us to only practice sex with those we are TRULY in love with and will be with.