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 know so many people who think they can do it alone
they isolate their heads and stay in their safety zone
what can you tell them?
what can you say that will make them defensive?
hang on to your ego
hang on but i know that you're gonna lose the fight
they come on like they're peaceful but inside they're so uptight
they trip through the day and waste all their thoughts at night
now how can i say it?
how can i come on when i know i'm guilty?
yeah, hang on to your ego
hang on but i know you're gonna lose the fight
they isolate their heads and stay in their safety zone
what can you tell them?
what can you say that will make them defensive?
hang on to your ego
hang on but i know that you're gonna lose the fight
they come on like they're peaceful but inside they're so uptight
they trip through the day and waste all their thoughts at night
now how can i say it?
how can i come on when i know i'm guilty?
yeah, hang on to your ego
hang on but i know you're gonna lose the fight
Lyrics submitted by zencicada
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great beach boys cover. this is actually off frank blacks solo debut. i think.
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michaelwood- you're an idiot. 'Hang on to your ego' was the original version of the song but for Pet Sounds he changed it slightly so that it wouldn't be so negative, among a couple other reasons. It's a bonus track on the CD version. And it's not about LSD. YOU'RE AN IDIOT. you obviously don't understand Brian Wilson AT ALL.