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.
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
I was taking off, I was leaving ground
I was rocketing the blue skies
With my engines roaring
It doesn't seem so long ago
But as I take a look down now
I see the world's gone for me
Feel unreal, I drift in dreams of home
But I'm still out here alone
Trying to fight the tears of sadness
Reflection in the mirror, madness
Calling me, calling me
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
For Mister Universe
If only I could turn back time
I would give up on ambitions
End this search for glory
Getting closer to the end of the line
Now my eyes are finally open
At the end of story
Deep inside I know there's no way home
Oh, I'm left out here alone
Trying to fight the tears of sadness
Reflection in the mirror, madness
Calling me, calling me
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
Mister Universe
So do you like what you see?
You're a statue of greed
The last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
With your mission fulfilled
And there's no return
For Mister Universe
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
Mister Universe
So do you like what you see?
You're a statue of greed
The last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
With your mission fulfilled
And there's no return
For Mister Universe
Do you like what you see?
I was taking off, I was leaving ground
I was rocketing the blue skies
With my engines roaring
It doesn't seem so long ago
But as I take a look down now
I see the world's gone for me
Feel unreal, I drift in dreams of home
But I'm still out here alone
Trying to fight the tears of sadness
Reflection in the mirror, madness
Calling me, calling me
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
For Mister Universe
If only I could turn back time
I would give up on ambitions
End this search for glory
Getting closer to the end of the line
Now my eyes are finally open
At the end of story
Deep inside I know there's no way home
Oh, I'm left out here alone
Trying to fight the tears of sadness
Reflection in the mirror, madness
Calling me, calling me
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
Mister Universe
So do you like what you see?
You're a statue of greed
The last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
With your mission fulfilled
And there's no return
For Mister Universe
Do you like what you see?
Do you like what you see?
Tell me how does it feel
When the dreams have come real
You're the last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
It's a mission fulfilled
When there's no return
Mister Universe
So do you like what you see?
You're a statue of greed
The last man in the universe
You're the king of the hill
With your mission fulfilled
And there's no return
For Mister Universe
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