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.
Okay,
I can see it now it's all the same thing
Just different wrapping around it
No need,
To soften your words
They're still gonna hurt
So don't pull punches
I tried, to be everything you'd ever want and sometimes
I even stood on my heart and stomped now I'm
Finally alone and dressed for the show
But going nowhere
They don't need to see me crying
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
You came
Lifted me up but then you dropped a hurricane
Now I'm fighting to find the ground again,
To steady my feet
Get up off my knees and just remember that I am
More than just somebody's puppet I can
Find the cord and then I'll cut it I stand
A pretty good chance to dust myself off and dance
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
I got my little black dress on
And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong
This doesn't have to be a sad song
Not with my little black dress on
It's time to connect the dots
And draw a different picture up
And paint you with the colors of
Everything I ever was
Return to the scene of the crime,
The day I let the music die
And rewrite the final lines 'cause this time I
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
I got my little black dress on
And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong
This doesn't have to be a sad song
Not with my little black dress on
I can see it now it's all the same thing
Just different wrapping around it
No need,
To soften your words
They're still gonna hurt
So don't pull punches
I tried, to be everything you'd ever want and sometimes
I even stood on my heart and stomped now I'm
Finally alone and dressed for the show
But going nowhere
They don't need to see me crying
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
You came
Lifted me up but then you dropped a hurricane
Now I'm fighting to find the ground again,
To steady my feet
Get up off my knees and just remember that I am
More than just somebody's puppet I can
Find the cord and then I'll cut it I stand
A pretty good chance to dust myself off and dance
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
I got my little black dress on
And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong
This doesn't have to be a sad song
Not with my little black dress on
It's time to connect the dots
And draw a different picture up
And paint you with the colors of
Everything I ever was
Return to the scene of the crime,
The day I let the music die
And rewrite the final lines 'cause this time I
I'll get my little black dress on
And if I put on my favorite song
I'm gonna dance until you're all gone
I'll get my little black dress on
I got my little black dress on
And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong
This doesn't have to be a sad song
Not with my little black dress on
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