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 walking in, and greeted with a smile
I keep my bottle to my chest
I know you, and them and she is fine
I might offer her the rest
Scan the crowd
Every face in a quite familiar place
Tomorrow’s free and so are drinks
As far as I know
I hope, at least, in the end
You’re surrounded by your friends
And they all know, that you’re all right.
The things they do are really not so new
You're better off to just have a blast
Oh the shoulder that you got the last
Oh the comfort
So close to your home
That it hurts
Not a hundred yards from work
Everything all around
And still familiar
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
I hope that they heard what you spoke
For a hundred bowls of grow
What'd he say what he'd seen
Boy I'm afraid that
I hope at least in the end
You’re surrounded by your friends
They all know that you were right
You’re surrounded by your friends
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
I keep my bottle to my chest
I know you, and them and she is fine
I might offer her the rest
Scan the crowd
Every face in a quite familiar place
Tomorrow’s free and so are drinks
As far as I know
I hope, at least, in the end
You’re surrounded by your friends
And they all know, that you’re all right.
The things they do are really not so new
You're better off to just have a blast
Oh the shoulder that you got the last
Oh the comfort
So close to your home
That it hurts
Not a hundred yards from work
Everything all around
And still familiar
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
I hope that they heard what you spoke
For a hundred bowls of grow
What'd he say what he'd seen
Boy I'm afraid that
I hope at least in the end
You’re surrounded by your friends
They all know that you were right
You’re surrounded by your friends
In the end, you’re surrounded by your friends
Lyrics submitted by dancinstars, edited by mandapop
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these guys are awesome. I hope they become really successful, I wouldn't doubt it good lyrics too, thanks dancinstars
I'd say this song is about someone who did something that his or her friends didn't agree with, for whatever reason, and it led to the friendships dissolving. The person still longs to have a relationship with his former friends, and the song suggests that maybe, in the end, they will understand.
"The things they do are really not so new, You're better off just to have a blast"
Forget what they think. Just do your own thing.
"So close to your home that it hurts Not a hundred yards from work Everything all around And still familiar"
Sounds like it's a small town. So even though this person has had to cut certain elements out of his or her life, they are still reminded of their loss every day.
"I hope, at least, in the end You're surrounded by your friends And they all know that you were right"
I think 'in the end' means in some sort of life after death where you'll meet up with these people and all the prejudices will be gone.
However, I think there is a second meaning to the line, "in the end, you're surrounded by your friends", which is more threatening. It seems to suggest that no matter what we do, what our friends think of us has a huge effect on our behaviour and how we live our lives, for better or worse.
I may be overthinking this.
12>>The things they do are really not so new 13>>You're better off to just have a blast 14>>Oh the shoulder that you got the last 15>>Oh the comfort
lines 12 and 13 seem to reject the culture of novelty and cynicism (also known as hipster). rather than seeking new pursuits and experiences at the expense of pleasure and companionship, the writer asserts it is preferable to stop trying and enjoy simple things such as alcohol (line two) and the company of women (line four). lines 14 and 15 reinforce this; they are sung to the joy of temporary, yet familiar companionship.
16>>So cuss to your home 17>>That it hurts 18>>Not a hundred yards from work 19>>Everything all around 20>>And still familiar
these lines seem to invoke images of leaving home to find work. "cuss to your home, that it hurts." you call home and feign homesickness to the friends, even despite the overarching familiarity of your new surroundings.
throughout the song there is the idea of return and the feeling of familiarity.