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 don't believe, I think I'm falling asleep
Is this beginning or ending? Am I stuck in a dream?
I don't wanna know what I think, I suppose
Out of the light into this timely demise
And there's a cross on the hill, the holy image of lies
I've opened my mind, but this dream is still real
You don't need to worry, I'm just fine
I've just lost my mind
Tell me it's over 'cause I don't feel a thing at all
No conscience, not no more, senses all have disappeared
Am I at all alive tonight? Paranoid, am I to run?
Am I at all alive tonight? Crash and fall suicide with me
Look in my eyes, tell me I'm alright
I don't know if I'm still alive
If this is goodbye, forever's just a lie,
But big enough to make you wanna try
In just one life how can we
Live enough to rest in peace
In just one life (just one life)
How can we live enough to rest in peace now
Oh oh oh oh
Here as I stand, hand in hand, and one hand on my heart
As I depart, it's not so hard, what a day to become a man
You have your scars but I never thought that you would give me none
Is this beginning or ending? Am I stuck in a dream?
I don't wanna know what I think, I suppose
Out of the light into this timely demise
And there's a cross on the hill, the holy image of lies
I've opened my mind, but this dream is still real
You don't need to worry, I'm just fine
I've just lost my mind
Tell me it's over 'cause I don't feel a thing at all
No conscience, not no more, senses all have disappeared
Am I at all alive tonight? Paranoid, am I to run?
Am I at all alive tonight? Crash and fall suicide with me
Look in my eyes, tell me I'm alright
I don't know if I'm still alive
If this is goodbye, forever's just a lie,
But big enough to make you wanna try
In just one life how can we
Live enough to rest in peace
In just one life (just one life)
How can we live enough to rest in peace now
Oh oh oh oh
Here as I stand, hand in hand, and one hand on my heart
As I depart, it's not so hard, what a day to become a man
You have your scars but I never thought that you would give me none
Lyrics submitted by Bskiffington
Holy Image of Lies Lyrics as written by Deryck Jason Whibley
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I don't believe, I think I'm falling asleep<br /> Is this beginning or ending? Am I stuck in a dream?<br /> I don't want to know what I think, I suppose<br /> Out of the light into this timely demise<br /> and there's a cross on the hill, the holy image of lies<br /> I've opened my mind, but this dream is still real<br /> <br /> You don't need to worry, I'm just fine<br /> I've just lost my mind<br /> <br /> Yeah!<br /> Tell me it's over cause' I don't feel a thing at all<br /> No consciousness, no more, senses all have disappeared<br /> Am I alright, alive tonight? Paranoid, or am I dead right?<br /> Am I alright, alive tonight?<br /> Crash and fall, into this night with me!<br /> <br /> Look in my eyes, tell me I'm alright<br /> I don't know if I'm still alive<br /> If this is goodbye, forever's just a lie,<br /> Big enough to make you wanna try<br /> <br /> With just one life, how can we, live enough to rest in peace x2<br /> Now.<br /> <br /> Here as I stand, head in hand, and one hand on my heart<br /> as I depart, it's not so hard, what it takes to become a man<br /> You had your scars, but I never thought that you would give me mine.