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 love this town you can see the stars at night
Even from downtown
'Cause there are no city lights
This town was my biggest fan
'Til I was who I am
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
I love this town the moon is dancing on the waves
And in the bars half of them are underage
People let a lot slip by
When they look a lot alike
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
What if I am Black or Jew
Straight or queer mother of two
Run around in a hippie dress
Ride my bike in a leather vest
What's the matter
I love this town where I climbed the apple trees
And that was me cheering for the hometown team
I've got something to give
In this town where I want to live
So what's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be why be
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
Why be afraid
Even from downtown
'Cause there are no city lights
This town was my biggest fan
'Til I was who I am
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
I love this town the moon is dancing on the waves
And in the bars half of them are underage
People let a lot slip by
When they look a lot alike
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
What if I am Black or Jew
Straight or queer mother of two
Run around in a hippie dress
Ride my bike in a leather vest
What's the matter
I love this town where I climbed the apple trees
And that was me cheering for the hometown team
I've got something to give
In this town where I want to live
So what's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why afraid of this girl
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be why be
What's the matter
What's the matter
All I ask is why be afraid of this world
Why be afraid
Lyrics submitted by LizardGirl
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Great version of a great song,
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knowing the background of catie curtis makes you understand this song better. it is about a girl who, for so long, lived her life for others, to impress people, and got a great reputation doing it. but once she "came out" everyone abandoned her and even though they knew she was a good person they hated her b/c of her lifestyle. i love this song b/c it is so true about society. there is judgement everywhere about things people dont understand at all.
Wow...that's good stuff right there.