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.
Trained to follow, our lives are hollow
Straight and narrow, confined and shallow
Stop and take a look in the mirror that's you my friend the uniform displays your fears
When you don't even agree with half the shit they say, will you be a fucking sheep and follow suit anyway?
We hid behind our frames, why am I so strange
To wear our hearts on our sleeves
Try to undress your formalities and rip your souls from the silence within yourself Acknowledge we're living in some seperate reality because the poison was implanted under your skin
Stop this is wrong, I have eyes, I can see, the image is burning me
Don't trust the system that has raised you, form infant souls to the pinnacles of society
We're so proud of our tastes but the waste is what's bringing me down
Stop this is wrong, I have eyes, I can see, the end in front of me
Cause there's always something that manages to explain
There's always something so let's redirect the blame
When the words mean nothing they're only getting in the way
I'm ashamed
And afraid to use our minds, paid to hide our eyes
Stop and take a look in the mirror, that's you my friend the uniform confirms my fears
When you don't even agree with half the shit they say will you be a fucking sheep and follow suit anyway?
Straight and narrow, confined and shallow
Stop and take a look in the mirror that's you my friend the uniform displays your fears
When you don't even agree with half the shit they say, will you be a fucking sheep and follow suit anyway?
We hid behind our frames, why am I so strange
To wear our hearts on our sleeves
Try to undress your formalities and rip your souls from the silence within yourself Acknowledge we're living in some seperate reality because the poison was implanted under your skin
Stop this is wrong, I have eyes, I can see, the image is burning me
Don't trust the system that has raised you, form infant souls to the pinnacles of society
We're so proud of our tastes but the waste is what's bringing me down
Stop this is wrong, I have eyes, I can see, the end in front of me
Cause there's always something that manages to explain
There's always something so let's redirect the blame
When the words mean nothing they're only getting in the way
I'm ashamed
And afraid to use our minds, paid to hide our eyes
Stop and take a look in the mirror, that's you my friend the uniform confirms my fears
When you don't even agree with half the shit they say will you be a fucking sheep and follow suit anyway?
Lyrics submitted by Tristax!
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<font color=#ff66ff face=tahoma><b> I hate saying that a song is 'obvious' but I guess this one has a fairly clear-cut meaning. I suppose it's about consumerism, greed and material things and how people tend to also be sheep when it comes to what's cool or 'in'. Stop me if I'm wrong.</font></b>