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.
You don't like it in the shadows
You won't let me shine the light
I would wash away your troubles
But it seems
The more that I hold on
The more that you let go
And I know, you better let somebody love you
Or find yourself, on your own
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
If we don't talk about the future
Then should I just, follow you into the dark
Yeah, and does your silence keep you cool
While the cracks form on my heart
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
It seems to me some fine friends have watched you turn your back
It seems you only want the things that you can't have.
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
You won't let me shine the light
I would wash away your troubles
But it seems
The more that I hold on
The more that you let go
And I know, you better let somebody love you
Or find yourself, on your own
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
If we don't talk about the future
Then should I just, follow you into the dark
Yeah, and does your silence keep you cool
While the cracks form on my heart
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
It seems to me some fine friends have watched you turn your back
It seems you only want the things that you can't have.
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
Tell me why all the best laid plans
Fall apart in your hands
And my good intentions never end,
The way I meant
Lyrics submitted by Tiffanympm
Best Laid Plans Lyrics as written by Wayne Hector James Blount
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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