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.
You're only moving faster, falling further, slip away from me
This failing situation breeds frustration in all I try to be
I just can't understand what makes you feel this way
I just can't stand to sit and watch you walk away
Sometimes I feel like I'm to blame
Sometimes I feel like there's nothing left for me to say
Left with all these memories, but they don't look the same
And in my mind I picture them, they seem so far away
I think of how things used to be without comfort
Without shame
Where is the lesson I should have learned?
Why can't I find my way?
Try to ask the reason, keep on reaching for a broken dream
I reach a revelation, I'm not waiting on some fantasy
And I can't hate you for what you've done
Just made me realize you're not the one
What you are and what you were are not the same
I guess I was right the first time
I'm not the only one to blame
Left with all these memories, but they don't look the same
And in my mind, I picture them, they seem so far away
I think of how things used to be without comfort
Without shame
Where is the lesson I should have learned?
Why can't I find my way?
Still breathing, believing
Go ahead and turn your back on me
You're losing that feeling
You don't know what it means to me
This failing situation breeds frustration in all I try to be
I just can't understand what makes you feel this way
I just can't stand to sit and watch you walk away
Sometimes I feel like I'm to blame
Sometimes I feel like there's nothing left for me to say
Left with all these memories, but they don't look the same
And in my mind I picture them, they seem so far away
I think of how things used to be without comfort
Without shame
Where is the lesson I should have learned?
Why can't I find my way?
Try to ask the reason, keep on reaching for a broken dream
I reach a revelation, I'm not waiting on some fantasy
And I can't hate you for what you've done
Just made me realize you're not the one
What you are and what you were are not the same
I guess I was right the first time
I'm not the only one to blame
Left with all these memories, but they don't look the same
And in my mind, I picture them, they seem so far away
I think of how things used to be without comfort
Without shame
Where is the lesson I should have learned?
Why can't I find my way?
Still breathing, believing
Go ahead and turn your back on me
You're losing that feeling
You don't know what it means to me
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