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.
The first time you came around
I knew that I wanted you
I didn't want to let it out
I was playing it cool, playing it cool
The second time you came around
I could tell it wasn't getting through
I really tried to spell it out
What I wanted to do, wanted to do
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame that you
can't see
I'm aflame for you, if you would only ask me
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
I keep hoping that you'll come around
I'm hoping that you'll take the bait
Cuz I can really put it out
But you're making me wait, making me wait
The next time you come around
I'm gonna give it to you straight
Gonna let it all out
No more walking away, walking away
I'm a fool, I'm a fool, I'm a fool for playing it cool
When I'm aflame for you and if you ever want to
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
If you wanna see me soon, you know
the answer
Wanna come up to my room, you know
the answer
If you wanna grab a bite, you know what I'd say
If you wanna fly a kite, you know what I'd say
If you wanna spend the night, you know what
I'd say
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
I knew that I wanted you
I didn't want to let it out
I was playing it cool, playing it cool
The second time you came around
I could tell it wasn't getting through
I really tried to spell it out
What I wanted to do, wanted to do
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's a shame that you
can't see
I'm aflame for you, if you would only ask me
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
I keep hoping that you'll come around
I'm hoping that you'll take the bait
Cuz I can really put it out
But you're making me wait, making me wait
The next time you come around
I'm gonna give it to you straight
Gonna let it all out
No more walking away, walking away
I'm a fool, I'm a fool, I'm a fool for playing it cool
When I'm aflame for you and if you ever want to
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
If you wanna see me soon, you know
the answer
Wanna come up to my room, you know
the answer
If you wanna grab a bite, you know what I'd say
If you wanna fly a kite, you know what I'd say
If you wanna spend the night, you know what
I'd say
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
I'd say "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah
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