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.
Born into a life of luxury
Born into a life of war
Seeing what my genius was used or
I've decided o give something more.
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking
I can now reach and touch the sky.
What really makes a man a man?
Is it love? Loss?
Or his will to survive.
I've put these people in danger with the weapons I create
One the merchant of death
Now an advocate of peace
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking in
I can now reach and touch he sky.
Sentinel
My creation and I are in sync
My creation and I are in sync
My purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking in
I can now reach and ouch the sky.
Sentinel
My creation and I are in sync
My creation and I are n sync
Bound the soul to the machine
Born into life of luxury
Born into a life of war
Seeing what my genius was used for
I've decided to give something more.
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
What really makes a man a man?
Is it love? Loss? or his will?
What really makes a man man? is love? loss?
Or his will to survive.
Looking in
I can now reach and touch the sky.
Sentinel
Born into a life of war
Seeing what my genius was used or
I've decided o give something more.
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking
I can now reach and touch the sky.
What really makes a man a man?
Is it love? Loss?
Or his will to survive.
I've put these people in danger with the weapons I create
One the merchant of death
Now an advocate of peace
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking in
I can now reach and touch he sky.
Sentinel
My creation and I are in sync
My creation and I are in sync
My purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
Looking in
I can now reach and ouch the sky.
Sentinel
My creation and I are in sync
My creation and I are n sync
Bound the soul to the machine
Born into life of luxury
Born into a life of war
Seeing what my genius was used for
I've decided to give something more.
My mind, my body, my mortality
I've found purpose I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid to die
What really makes a man a man?
Is it love? Loss? or his will?
What really makes a man man? is love? loss?
Or his will to survive.
Looking in
I can now reach and touch the sky.
Sentinel
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