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 learning lessons from making mistakes
If I get burned no embers break
You told me I'm your destiny
Somehow your power gets the best of me
Repeatedly I get neglected
You claim that I am unperfected
Now watch my frustration grow
And wonder why this girl let go
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
I've travelled 50 states of miserable
I walk on through the intolerable
Emotions blink, no landscapes change
A map between a rock and a dark place
I might be alright
I could be okay
I don't think I would try to throw it away-ay
Oh-h-h-h
Oh-h-h-h
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
If you prescribed anything
Numb reality and bring
Back to me those melodies
That you always take from me
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
Oh-h-h
Oh-h-h
Do what you want, want, want, want, want, want
Do what you want, want, want, want, want, want
Into your American Dream
Your American Dream, Dream, Dream
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
If I get burned no embers break
You told me I'm your destiny
Somehow your power gets the best of me
Repeatedly I get neglected
You claim that I am unperfected
Now watch my frustration grow
And wonder why this girl let go
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
I've travelled 50 states of miserable
I walk on through the intolerable
Emotions blink, no landscapes change
A map between a rock and a dark place
I might be alright
I could be okay
I don't think I would try to throw it away-ay
Oh-h-h-h
Oh-h-h-h
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
If you prescribed anything
Numb reality and bring
Back to me those melodies
That you always take from me
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
Oh-h-h
Oh-h-h
Do what you want, want, want, want, want, want
Do what you want, want, want, want, want, want
Into your American Dream
Your American Dream, Dream, Dream
Do what you want, make me into your American Dream
Say what you want, it's just another part of your mad machine
Make what you want, who can I blame?
You're all the same
Is it just me, sleeping with the enemy?
Lyrics submitted by neravir
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