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.
Tell me you don't sleep at night, I know
Because of how things have been
Tell me how you just don't trust your life to someone
Don't trust that love can win
Just as sure as God lives in my heart I'll say
Take heart, it won't say this way
If there's one thing you can count on
If there's one thing you can know for sure
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
I'm sure it's hard to be where you are now
Won't say I've been there before
But I'll be at your side in silence
Words are wasted before a broken heart
Where I've failed in the past to be there for you
You'll find this truth comin' through
If there's one thing you can count on
If there's one thing you can know for sure
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change, oh yeah
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
Oh, don't give up,
Well, I've seen some hard things
I never thought that I would ever smile again
Holdin' on when I feel half-hearted
I keep my faith without a way to explain it
'Cause I believe it won't always be like this everyday
Hold on, and trust what I say
If there's one thing
If there's one thing
If there's one thing God has promised
Things are gonna change, oh yeah
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
Things are gonna change
Ha!
Gotta have a little faith
Maybe add a little trust
Add a lot o' love
You see your gonna rise above the things that are so rough
'Cause we have a hope
And we'll be all
Because of how things have been
Tell me how you just don't trust your life to someone
Don't trust that love can win
Just as sure as God lives in my heart I'll say
Take heart, it won't say this way
If there's one thing you can count on
If there's one thing you can know for sure
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
I'm sure it's hard to be where you are now
Won't say I've been there before
But I'll be at your side in silence
Words are wasted before a broken heart
Where I've failed in the past to be there for you
You'll find this truth comin' through
If there's one thing you can count on
If there's one thing you can know for sure
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change, oh yeah
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
Oh, don't give up,
Well, I've seen some hard things
I never thought that I would ever smile again
Holdin' on when I feel half-hearted
I keep my faith without a way to explain it
'Cause I believe it won't always be like this everyday
Hold on, and trust what I say
If there's one thing
If there's one thing
If there's one thing God has promised
Things are gonna change, oh yeah
If there's one thing you can count on
Things are gonna change
Things are gonna change
Ha!
Gotta have a little faith
Maybe add a little trust
Add a lot o' love
You see your gonna rise above the things that are so rough
'Cause we have a hope
And we'll be all
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