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.
Hear
Feel the noise
The cracked-out voice
To understand what's going on
The underage
The peace in the cage
'Cause it will knock you on the ground
It knows what you think
it knows how you bleed
But it's something you can't see
I want to play
'Cause I'm insane
And I got somewhere I should be
Well I could never see
What it took from me
But he knows the truth
So why don't you try my shoes
Why don't you try my shoes
Try if you can
To make a man
Out of this coward piece of meat
I lost my way
Too high today
I'm face down crashed into the street
You know how it is
You're drowning in piss
Now you're lucky you're alive
Well I wont say
That I'm okay
'Cause I have never really tried
I could never be
What I want from me
But you know the truth
So why don't you try my shoes
I won't be here long
But you wont have to know
'Cause I'm not wanted here
And I have these fears
You saved my life
You go along for the ride
When I'm going there
Oh I see
Although I might not want to say
I could never see
What was good in me
And I know the truth
So why don't you try my
Shoes
Feel the noise
The cracked-out voice
To understand what's going on
The underage
The peace in the cage
'Cause it will knock you on the ground
It knows what you think
it knows how you bleed
But it's something you can't see
I want to play
'Cause I'm insane
And I got somewhere I should be
Well I could never see
What it took from me
But he knows the truth
So why don't you try my shoes
Why don't you try my shoes
Try if you can
To make a man
Out of this coward piece of meat
I lost my way
Too high today
I'm face down crashed into the street
You know how it is
You're drowning in piss
Now you're lucky you're alive
Well I wont say
That I'm okay
'Cause I have never really tried
I could never be
What I want from me
But you know the truth
So why don't you try my shoes
I won't be here long
But you wont have to know
'Cause I'm not wanted here
And I have these fears
You saved my life
You go along for the ride
When I'm going there
Oh I see
Although I might not want to say
I could never see
What was good in me
And I know the truth
So why don't you try my
Shoes
Lyrics submitted by shinzon
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