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.
The door to my heart was open
Open wide much wider than wide
(I said the door was open)
And I had been praying and hoping
That your love would come walking inside
I should have locked my heart
I should have thrown away the key
Instead I let you walk on through
I thought your love was true
But it was misery
Ooh, heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
(I said the door was open, it was wide open)
My heart had room inside
And to fill it with love I was willing
I wanted it to be occupied
By a love that was strong and fulfilling
I should have shut you out
Detained you with a strong defense
Instead my heart gave shelter to
A love I felt was true
In every sense
Don't you know that
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
(My heart had room inside now, it had room inside)
Now I've cried a river
No it's more like a sea
Tears flow by the thousand
Since my heart is housing this misery
Misery
Let me tell you about
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
Heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
Open wide much wider than wide
(I said the door was open)
And I had been praying and hoping
That your love would come walking inside
I should have locked my heart
I should have thrown away the key
Instead I let you walk on through
I thought your love was true
But it was misery
Ooh, heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
(I said the door was open, it was wide open)
My heart had room inside
And to fill it with love I was willing
I wanted it to be occupied
By a love that was strong and fulfilling
I should have shut you out
Detained you with a strong defense
Instead my heart gave shelter to
A love I felt was true
In every sense
Don't you know that
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
(My heart had room inside now, it had room inside)
Now I've cried a river
No it's more like a sea
Tears flow by the thousand
Since my heart is housing this misery
Misery
Let me tell you about
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
Heartaches, heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
Heartbreaks
That's all I've known
Misery makes my heart its home
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