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.
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
I know you can do it
Your baby's eyes look just like mine
We can both see through it
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
I didn't know how much you
Would take from me
When you teach this little girl to walk
Her laughter will be mine
There's a price to pay
For a safe place to hide
Tell me are you warm inside
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
It seems that things could've been different
But I can't change it
So alright Caroline
I won't take nothing from you
And alright Caroline
I won't even tell the truth
And I'm right
Like a big black cloud coming down
It feels like I blew it
I never said you were messing around
But we could both see through it
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
For both of us
Both of us
Both of us
So alright Caroline
I won't take nothing from you
And alright Caroline
I won't even tell the truth
And I'm right
Time moves faster today
But Let's not speak of this
Some things you cannot mend, yeah
And I'm watching her sleep
She's beautiful
And you tell me that I won't be seeing you again
You didn't even ask me
If it was alright
If it was alright
If it was alright
If it was alright
I never claimed to understand you
But I feel you
I feel you
I never claimed to understand you
But I feel you
I feel you
It's gonna take a long time
To grow young again, yeah, I know
It's gonna take a long time
To grow young again, I know
It's gonna take a long time
(Alright Caroline)
To grow young again, I know
(Alright Caroline)
It's gonna take a long time
(Alright Caroline)
To grow young again, I know
(Alright Caroline)
I know you can do it
Your baby's eyes look just like mine
We can both see through it
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
I didn't know how much you
Would take from me
When you teach this little girl to walk
Her laughter will be mine
There's a price to pay
For a safe place to hide
Tell me are you warm inside
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
It seems that things could've been different
But I can't change it
So alright Caroline
I won't take nothing from you
And alright Caroline
I won't even tell the truth
And I'm right
Like a big black cloud coming down
It feels like I blew it
I never said you were messing around
But we could both see through it
Tell the truth, woman, just this time
For both of us
Both of us
Both of us
So alright Caroline
I won't take nothing from you
And alright Caroline
I won't even tell the truth
And I'm right
Time moves faster today
But Let's not speak of this
Some things you cannot mend, yeah
And I'm watching her sleep
She's beautiful
And you tell me that I won't be seeing you again
You didn't even ask me
If it was alright
If it was alright
If it was alright
If it was alright
I never claimed to understand you
But I feel you
I feel you
I never claimed to understand you
But I feel you
I feel you
It's gonna take a long time
To grow young again, yeah, I know
It's gonna take a long time
To grow young again, I know
It's gonna take a long time
(Alright Caroline)
To grow young again, I know
(Alright Caroline)
It's gonna take a long time
(Alright Caroline)
To grow young again, I know
(Alright Caroline)
Lyrics submitted by fanatical3ebchic, edited by vertebro
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