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.
Time’s standing still
While I wait
For your return
You leave me here
What remains
Is only the hurt
Touch me in waves
Softly
Fall beneath the surface now
Now, I’m not afraid
I’ve been waiting for this moment
You’re out
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Didn’t you know?
You left me alone
You whisper my name
Say you’re glad
That I came
Stay, pull me in
I can’t stand
So, I’ll give in
Why can’t you stay?
You keep turning on then stopping now
Why can’t you wait?
Promise I will never let you down
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Where did you go?
I sit alone
And color your memory
With all the stars
I see in the sky
Days turn to months
And I’m still here waiting
Watching the hands
Of my time march by
You say my name
And it just sounds better
You touch my soul
And it’s all okay
So I will wait
And I’ll pray on sunset
Watch as the gold
Slowly drifts away
Drifts away
Drifts away
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Didn’t you know?
While I wait
For your return
You leave me here
What remains
Is only the hurt
Touch me in waves
Softly
Fall beneath the surface now
Now, I’m not afraid
I’ve been waiting for this moment
You’re out
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Didn’t you know?
You left me alone
You whisper my name
Say you’re glad
That I came
Stay, pull me in
I can’t stand
So, I’ll give in
Why can’t you stay?
You keep turning on then stopping now
Why can’t you wait?
Promise I will never let you down
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Where did you go?
I sit alone
And color your memory
With all the stars
I see in the sky
Days turn to months
And I’m still here waiting
Watching the hands
Of my time march by
You say my name
And it just sounds better
You touch my soul
And it’s all okay
So I will wait
And I’ll pray on sunset
Watch as the gold
Slowly drifts away
Drifts away
Drifts away
'Cause you are the tin man
I cannot hear you
Where did you go?
You
You slowly vanish
I cannot feel you
Didn’t you know?
Lyrics submitted by Co1980
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