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.
You were voted most likely to have your name go up in lights
Only took a few years to see that through
Now you're most likely to end up dead alone in a hotel room
31/32
Roust the boy, smack the wife
Might have one? case tonight
Alcoholic breath, thick drool
Repetitive, belligerent, cruel
Can't get away, no hiding place
The boy hesitates, when grown he'll make the same mistakes
Grocery checkout line
Residing in the wellfare file
Child support, don't receive
Mama crying, no relief
They got no home, three kids and on her own
Revenge his name, pay back all the pain
Gutshot defender, hole inside
Shell-shocked commander, are you alright?
Gutshot defender, bloodstain bright, hold tight
Shell-shocked commander
Age adult, mother gone
Friends with dad don't really talk
Wanted to, now you're a star
Make a living milking scars
The boy hesitates, lost his way
The boy hesitates, first and last mistakes
Gutshot defender, fill the hole
There is no commander anymore
Gutshot defender will survive, yes I
You are no pretender? no pretender
You were voted most likely to have your name go up in lights
Only took a few years to see that through
Now you're most likely to end up dead alone in a hotel room
31/32
Only took a few years to see that through
Now you're most likely to end up dead alone in a hotel room
31/32
Roust the boy, smack the wife
Might have one? case tonight
Alcoholic breath, thick drool
Repetitive, belligerent, cruel
Can't get away, no hiding place
The boy hesitates, when grown he'll make the same mistakes
Grocery checkout line
Residing in the wellfare file
Child support, don't receive
Mama crying, no relief
They got no home, three kids and on her own
Revenge his name, pay back all the pain
Gutshot defender, hole inside
Shell-shocked commander, are you alright?
Gutshot defender, bloodstain bright, hold tight
Shell-shocked commander
Age adult, mother gone
Friends with dad don't really talk
Wanted to, now you're a star
Make a living milking scars
The boy hesitates, lost his way
The boy hesitates, first and last mistakes
Gutshot defender, fill the hole
There is no commander anymore
Gutshot defender will survive, yes I
You are no pretender? no pretender
You were voted most likely to have your name go up in lights
Only took a few years to see that through
Now you're most likely to end up dead alone in a hotel room
31/32
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31/32 Lyrics as written by Jerry Cantrell
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