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.
I could be discontent
And chase the rainbows end
I might win much more but lose all that is mine
I could be a lot
But I know I'm not
I'm content just with the riches that you bring
I might shoot to win
And commit the sin
Wanting more than I've already got
I could runaway
But I'd rather stay
In the warmth of your smile lighting up my day
The one that makes me say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
I might be a king
And steal my peoples things
But I don't go for that power crazy way
All that I could rule
I don't check for fools
All that I need is to be left to live my way
So listen what I say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
Listen to what I say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
I could chase around
For nothing to be found
But why look for something that is never there
I may get it wrong sometimes
But I'll come back in style
For I realize your love means more than anything
The song you makes me say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
You're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
Now don't go, I said don't go, no no don't go away
And chase the rainbows end
I might win much more but lose all that is mine
I could be a lot
But I know I'm not
I'm content just with the riches that you bring
I might shoot to win
And commit the sin
Wanting more than I've already got
I could runaway
But I'd rather stay
In the warmth of your smile lighting up my day
The one that makes me say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
I might be a king
And steal my peoples things
But I don't go for that power crazy way
All that I could rule
I don't check for fools
All that I need is to be left to live my way
So listen what I say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
Listen to what I say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
I could chase around
For nothing to be found
But why look for something that is never there
I may get it wrong sometimes
But I'll come back in style
For I realize your love means more than anything
The song you makes me say
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
So don't go away
You're the best thing that ever happened
To me or my world
You're the best thing that ever happened
Now don't go, I said don't go, no no don't go away
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Great version of a great song,
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