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 conversation is slowly breaking me,
my will to live
And the life you're faking seems worth taking
more each tortured second that I give
Because I know...
... What drives you, breathes inside you, son,
don't think I don't
Because I've seen it time and time and again,
my friend, so many others just like you
It is a gift or a curse to see right through
the snake in you before it spits?
I'll never die a poisoned death
but maybe ignorance is bliss
But I know
I know
I know why you're here, don't think I don't
I know why you punished me
I know
I'll tell them all your name, don't think I won't
Show the world the fool you are
I know what drives you
I know
I know why you're here, don't think I don't
I know why you punished me
I know
I've got everything I need, nothing to prove
Can't say I feel the same for you...
...Because I know
my will to live
And the life you're faking seems worth taking
more each tortured second that I give
Because I know...
... What drives you, breathes inside you, son,
don't think I don't
Because I've seen it time and time and again,
my friend, so many others just like you
It is a gift or a curse to see right through
the snake in you before it spits?
I'll never die a poisoned death
but maybe ignorance is bliss
But I know
I know
I know why you're here, don't think I don't
I know why you punished me
I know
I'll tell them all your name, don't think I won't
Show the world the fool you are
I know what drives you
I know
I know why you're here, don't think I don't
I know why you punished me
I know
I've got everything I need, nothing to prove
Can't say I feel the same for you...
...Because I know
Lyrics submitted by nervousheartbeat
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