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.
When you're alone at night,
and the old memories you call back
to help you do the things
that will put you to sleep don't work anymore.
And even the aphordesiac of magazines doesn't help;
There's no place to go and no one to call.
Try thinking about the sun
The way it catches in the trees sometimes
The way it follows you while riding in a car
The way it plays in the hair of strangers on the beach
The way it runs behind the rudder of a boat
The way it climbs hills with you and pushes you from bed in morning.
Think about the time of noon when everybody's just a little crazy.
Remember that the cliffs are white and steep
You'll grow tired climbing them, so go slow.
The sun is years away from going down,
and we've got time to watch it every mile.
There won't be any moon tonight.
And this is the time of noon.
and the old memories you call back
to help you do the things
that will put you to sleep don't work anymore.
And even the aphordesiac of magazines doesn't help;
There's no place to go and no one to call.
Try thinking about the sun
The way it catches in the trees sometimes
The way it follows you while riding in a car
The way it plays in the hair of strangers on the beach
The way it runs behind the rudder of a boat
The way it climbs hills with you and pushes you from bed in morning.
Think about the time of noon when everybody's just a little crazy.
Remember that the cliffs are white and steep
You'll grow tired climbing them, so go slow.
The sun is years away from going down,
and we've got time to watch it every mile.
There won't be any moon tonight.
And this is the time of noon.
Lyrics submitted by getyourselftogether
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