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 know?
I count your heartbeats before you sleep. (you sleep)
I bite my fingernails to bone, (to bone)
And then I crawl back under the stairwell
To a place I call my home.
I really hope you enjoy the show,
Because for me it's just a bad day.
You need people like me to feel.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
You'll never know,
I don't know where I'm going to sleep tonight.
She said, "hotels are cheap and there's one down the street,
But don't you threaten me with a good time."
Murder the moment.
My God, I'm the serpent.
I'm sorry, I can't see that you truly love me.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
I've been having this dream that we can fly,
So maybe if we never wake up
We can see the sky.
Please, don't take this out on me
'Cause you're the only thing that's keeping me alive.
And I don't wanna wait for the down-set date,
'Cause I would rather end it all tonight.
And if I mean anything to you,
I'm sorry but I've made up my mind.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
I've been having this dream that we can fly,
So darlin' close your eyes,
'Cause you're about to miss everything. (About to miss everything.)
About to miss everything. (About to miss everything.)
I count your heartbeats before you sleep. (you sleep)
I bite my fingernails to bone, (to bone)
And then I crawl back under the stairwell
To a place I call my home.
I really hope you enjoy the show,
Because for me it's just a bad day.
You need people like me to feel.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
You'll never know,
I don't know where I'm going to sleep tonight.
She said, "hotels are cheap and there's one down the street,
But don't you threaten me with a good time."
Murder the moment.
My God, I'm the serpent.
I'm sorry, I can't see that you truly love me.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
I've been having this dream that we can fly,
So maybe if we never wake up
We can see the sky.
Please, don't take this out on me
'Cause you're the only thing that's keeping me alive.
And I don't wanna wait for the down-set date,
'Cause I would rather end it all tonight.
And if I mean anything to you,
I'm sorry but I've made up my mind.
Maybe we're just having too much fun.
Maybe you can't handle yourself,
Staring at me with your lips and tongue.
I've been having this dream that we can fly,
So darlin' close your eyes,
'Cause you're about to miss everything. (About to miss everything.)
About to miss everything. (About to miss everything.)
Lyrics submitted by pinkskull31, edited by Jazzy5295, ptvismylife, kataclysm, malachijohnson, 1020176854
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