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.
We'll keep calm and carry on
With good intentions
They'll prescribe the rights and wrongs
Until we're perfect
So maybe one day we'll be safe
In control and full of grace
Never making a mistake
So flawless
Cut us deeper to the core
We won't feel a thing
Imperfections weighing more
Repressing difference
I wish this wasn't all so hard
To be yourself and not on guard
To stop the racing in your heart
We'll fight it
Put me under
Now I'm powerless
Take it all
Take it all
Take it
I can't breathe without you
You won't trust me
I won't trust you too
Bring me back and
Bring me back and
Bring it
Medicate me
Hide me deeper in my shed
Until I'm all alone
I'm hearing voices in this sound
Hallucinating
I could have sworn I heard it too
A sudden, beautiful adieu
It's telling me what I should do
I follow
Put me under
Now I'm powerless
Take it all
Take it all
Take it
I can't breathe without you
You won't trust me
I won't trust you too
Bring me back and
Bring me back and
Bring it
Medicate me now
As I'm turning into dis-reflection
You can't slow me
My body and my mind
My emotions and my pride
The simplest things became the hardest part now
The easiest parts have taken all my dreams
I'm afraid
I'll never be okay
I'm afraid
I'm scared I can't be happy
I'm afraid
This silence you feel is not a way to be sincere (I'm afraid)
And it's a way to cope
A way to heal (I'm scared I can't be happy)
But not for me when I can't feel (I'm afraid)
The subtleties that make me want to (I'll never be okay)
Be alive and not a statue (I'm afraid)
Breathe the air
Be here to talk to (I'm scared I can't be happy)
I'm afraid (I'll never be the same)
With good intentions
They'll prescribe the rights and wrongs
Until we're perfect
So maybe one day we'll be safe
In control and full of grace
Never making a mistake
So flawless
Cut us deeper to the core
We won't feel a thing
Imperfections weighing more
Repressing difference
I wish this wasn't all so hard
To be yourself and not on guard
To stop the racing in your heart
We'll fight it
Put me under
Now I'm powerless
Take it all
Take it all
Take it
I can't breathe without you
You won't trust me
I won't trust you too
Bring me back and
Bring me back and
Bring it
Medicate me
Hide me deeper in my shed
Until I'm all alone
I'm hearing voices in this sound
Hallucinating
I could have sworn I heard it too
A sudden, beautiful adieu
It's telling me what I should do
I follow
Put me under
Now I'm powerless
Take it all
Take it all
Take it
I can't breathe without you
You won't trust me
I won't trust you too
Bring me back and
Bring me back and
Bring it
Medicate me now
As I'm turning into dis-reflection
You can't slow me
My body and my mind
My emotions and my pride
The simplest things became the hardest part now
The easiest parts have taken all my dreams
I'm afraid
I'll never be okay
I'm afraid
I'm scared I can't be happy
I'm afraid
This silence you feel is not a way to be sincere (I'm afraid)
And it's a way to cope
A way to heal (I'm scared I can't be happy)
But not for me when I can't feel (I'm afraid)
The subtleties that make me want to (I'll never be okay)
Be alive and not a statue (I'm afraid)
Breathe the air
Be here to talk to (I'm scared I can't be happy)
I'm afraid (I'll never be the same)
Lyrics submitted by SpaceBound1613
Medication Lyrics as written by Neil Boshart Josh Bradford
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
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