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.
Stayed true to the things I knew when I was younger
And food and love was all but left to hunger.
'Cause when I stray from my truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
I think about you on a moonlit night
And the stars all seem to weep.
When there's so much to lose
There's never any time for sleep.
Look at me doing all these things without you.
We always left a new world untrue.
Where was it we tried hard not to go to?
I think that's how I finally came through.
All the things we took for granted
The words still live on in my head
All the times I took for granted
All the words I never said.
I think about you in the moonlit night,
And the stars all seem to weep.
When there's so much love to give,
There's never any time for sleep, yeah.
So I stayed true to the things I knew when I was younger
And human life was all but left to hunger,
'Cause when I stray from the truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
Living without you
Living without you.
Living without you, oh.
And food and love was all but left to hunger.
'Cause when I stray from my truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
I think about you on a moonlit night
And the stars all seem to weep.
When there's so much to lose
There's never any time for sleep.
Look at me doing all these things without you.
We always left a new world untrue.
Where was it we tried hard not to go to?
I think that's how I finally came through.
All the things we took for granted
The words still live on in my head
All the times I took for granted
All the words I never said.
I think about you in the moonlit night,
And the stars all seem to weep.
When there's so much love to give,
There's never any time for sleep, yeah.
So I stayed true to the things I knew when I was younger
And human life was all but left to hunger,
'Cause when I stray from the truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger.
Living without you
Living without you.
Living without you, oh.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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how come nobody has bothered to comment on Beth Orton?
she's brilliant! she brings to mind PJ Harvey on Prozac.
i adore this song. her most 'trip-hop'sounding one to date. it's about loss.
This song is brilliant, as are most Beth Orton's songs. Ace lyrics, ace voice. Woo Woo. Matt xx
yes, she's got a great way way in writing ...and music..and the voice is more or less unusual to hear, dont you think ? thatz why I like her.
i think she's an important artist because unlike pj harvey and liz phair (both to varying extents, certainly not absolutes) she's not afraid to be exposed for a woman. Sometimes PJ Harvey seems like she feels the need to be independent whereas Beth Orton embraces intimacy and longing as a woman...she doesn't treat it as a sign of weakness but an element of being human.
I love this song it began my love affair with Beth's music.
One of my favourites, just beautiful...as for the meaning...mourning, looking back on a past love.
this song is how i feel when i grieve for my mother