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.
This is Shay
Hila
Indira
Giovanni
Faiz
Ross
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
I was never the one to do the things other people do
I'm the one to decide if what I do is cool
Never do I listen to what my parents try to tell me
A regular nine to five is not a part of my dream
(What, ah)
I always did my own things
And set my own kind of trends
I like buying new sneakers
And big baggy pants
I like going to the movies with a girl in my arm
I like boys that are cute
With a lots of charm
I like going to a party, dance the night away
Sometimes I stay in bed
And I sleep all day
And if I don't like something
I'll be quick to let you know
And this is how the story goes!
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
I'll always be curious
About a whole of stuff
And my mind always don't stop
Until you get enough
If I see something that I like
I go and grab it
And if I can't get it
On the same day
Hey, that'll be another
Just don't sweat it
You have to keep your head up
And go for your dreams
Sometimes a little harder
Than what it may seem
And believe in yourself and go
For what you know
Sometimes it's fast
Sometimes it's slow
There are moments in your life
You wanna scream out loud
And the others may wonder
What is this all about?
It's just us six
Getting ready for the show
And this is how the story goes
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Not one of y'all can hate on me or can now
None of y'all put no weight on me, you feel me
'Cause I'm out on own with it
And don't get mad 'cause I didn't need you to get it, hear me now
I hold it down each and everyday
And make sure I do my own thing my own way
So listen up you can hate if you want to
Front if you want to
But you'll never ever turn me into you
Hey
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you?
Hila
Indira
Giovanni
Faiz
Ross
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
I was never the one to do the things other people do
I'm the one to decide if what I do is cool
Never do I listen to what my parents try to tell me
A regular nine to five is not a part of my dream
(What, ah)
I always did my own things
And set my own kind of trends
I like buying new sneakers
And big baggy pants
I like going to the movies with a girl in my arm
I like boys that are cute
With a lots of charm
I like going to a party, dance the night away
Sometimes I stay in bed
And I sleep all day
And if I don't like something
I'll be quick to let you know
And this is how the story goes!
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
I'll always be curious
About a whole of stuff
And my mind always don't stop
Until you get enough
If I see something that I like
I go and grab it
And if I can't get it
On the same day
Hey, that'll be another
Just don't sweat it
You have to keep your head up
And go for your dreams
Sometimes a little harder
Than what it may seem
And believe in yourself and go
For what you know
Sometimes it's fast
Sometimes it's slow
There are moments in your life
You wanna scream out loud
And the others may wonder
What is this all about?
It's just us six
Getting ready for the show
And this is how the story goes
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Not one of y'all can hate on me or can now
None of y'all put no weight on me, you feel me
'Cause I'm out on own with it
And don't get mad 'cause I didn't need you to get it, hear me now
I hold it down each and everyday
And make sure I do my own thing my own way
So listen up you can hate if you want to
Front if you want to
But you'll never ever turn me into you
Hey
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like? (we do!)
Do you know when the time's right (we do!)
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you know what it feels like?
Do you know when the time's right
To go your very own way?
No matter what they say
Do you?
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