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.
You know I'm bad at communication
It's the hardest thing for me to do
And they say it's the most important part
Of the relationships I go through
And I give it all away
Just so I could say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
You know there's no rhyme or reason
For the way you turned out to be
I didn't go and try to change my mind
Not intentionally
I know it's hard to hear me say it
But I can't bear to stay
And I just know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
The way you use your imagination
Try to make it what you want it to be
Because I'm sorry I did what I did
But it came naturally
And I give it all away
Just so I could say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Well, I try to keep myself together
After all the opportunities
Try to stay true to you and try to do
What you wanted from me
And I give it all away just to hear you say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It's the hardest thing for me to do
And they say it's the most important part
Of the relationships I go through
And I give it all away
Just so I could say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
You know there's no rhyme or reason
For the way you turned out to be
I didn't go and try to change my mind
Not intentionally
I know it's hard to hear me say it
But I can't bear to stay
And I just know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
The way you use your imagination
Try to make it what you want it to be
Because I'm sorry I did what I did
But it came naturally
And I give it all away
Just so I could say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Well, I try to keep myself together
After all the opportunities
Try to stay true to you and try to do
What you wanted from me
And I give it all away just to hear you say that
Well, I know, I know, I know, I know
That you're gonna be okay anyway
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
Always keep your heart locked tight
Don't let your mind retire
Oh, but I just couldn't take it
I tried hard not to fake it
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
It felt right
It felt right
But I fumbled it when it came down to the wire
Lyrics submitted by marinabellini, edited by khalylsi, Mellow_Harsher, nathan123, OldSchool1
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Before I go into my full thoughts, I have to say that the video really helps the meaning of the song. The song is most likely a song summing the entire cliche of "it's not you, it's me (I don't feel that way about you anymore....)". The idea behind it is that the relationship has become very one-sided, the other side realizes the best is to end it, and is trying to do so in the easiest way.
The language of the lyrics definitely points to this. "I didn't go and try to change my mind/Not intentionally" implies that the dumper realizes their feelings have changed, and that they tried to fake the love they once had. The Wire was just the point where they stretched out their ability to actually play the lover. There is also suggestion that they might have been unfaithful or were having thoughts of other people ("Because I'm sorry I did what I did/But, it came naturally" and "Well, I try to keep myself together/After all the opportunities/Try to stay true to you and try to do/What you wanted from me").
I do think though that this is a case of faded feelings because they still want the best for the other person. The fact they know they'll "be okay anyway" is the major indicator. Instead of hurting the in love party by just faking it, they know that it is best if they breakup. They also don't want them to collapse and want them to fall for someone who doesn't like them ("Always keep your heart locked up") or collapse and become stuck in the past love ("Don't let your mind retire"). They want what is best and they understand that this is best.