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.
Beautiful disease
trying to stop those fleas
resist complacences
for what you seize
sinister laughing in back corners of my mind
provides my sustinence
a no handed attempt
a rude man at the front
the right bowed to but dead
accomplished undertone
shoveling to the def
out of your other lips
but making me happy
three in the front room
are fucking on top of my bed
uplifting opening
old scars thought of as healed
say your prayers for your hate
a nympho to yourself
and now my face it breathes my lies
and my lies, they make me drown
trying to stop those fleas
resist complacences
for what you seize
sinister laughing in back corners of my mind
provides my sustinence
a no handed attempt
a rude man at the front
the right bowed to but dead
accomplished undertone
shoveling to the def
out of your other lips
but making me happy
three in the front room
are fucking on top of my bed
uplifting opening
old scars thought of as healed
say your prayers for your hate
a nympho to yourself
and now my face it breathes my lies
and my lies, they make me drown
Lyrics submitted by psyberchotic
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And now my face it breathes my lies And my lies they make me drown
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