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.
If they take my hand will it be to burn me or to say amen
We beckon so we can make amends
And with the same flip of the hand we curse our friends
Where it's all a blur, you are the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
It's getting hard to know
If I'm on the tracks or off the beaten road
When no truth ever easily shows
So I'll follow you no matter where you go
And when it's all a blur, you ore the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when the riots stir, you are the sound mind
And in the disorder, you are the peace sign
I can't tell if they're laughing at me or with me
All these hints and subtleties they got me on
My knees begging for serenity
And when it's all a blur, you are the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when the riots stir, you are the sound mind
And in the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when it's all a blur, you ore the peace sign
And in the disorder, you ore the peace sign
We beckon so we can make amends
And with the same flip of the hand we curse our friends
Where it's all a blur, you are the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
It's getting hard to know
If I'm on the tracks or off the beaten road
When no truth ever easily shows
So I'll follow you no matter where you go
And when it's all a blur, you ore the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when the riots stir, you are the sound mind
And in the disorder, you are the peace sign
I can't tell if they're laughing at me or with me
All these hints and subtleties they got me on
My knees begging for serenity
And when it's all a blur, you are the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when the riots stir, you are the sound mind
And in the disorder, you are the peace sign
And when it's all a blur, you ore the peace sign
And in the disorder, you ore the peace sign
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