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.
THE OTHER SIDE
not gonna say what im thinking about you and if you stay like that then we are through cause life is not a trial run i know i've just begun too find each answer from each day anew we cannot forget what we have learned we won't compromise what we have earned well most people i know are bores and giving up won't end our wars we'll never join the ones whose backs have turned (chorus)you got 2 sides to every story 2 sides to every lie you come looking for me that where ill be on the other side you'll never get the true story from the press on the streets is where we're at our best it's hard to read the changing times, but judging from obvious signs help you learn a bit more than the rest try to read the answer in my eyes might find yourself thinking about your lies cause i don't wear a plastic mask, i might tell you if you ask no one wins when no one ever tries
not gonna say what im thinking about you and if you stay like that then we are through cause life is not a trial run i know i've just begun too find each answer from each day anew we cannot forget what we have learned we won't compromise what we have earned well most people i know are bores and giving up won't end our wars we'll never join the ones whose backs have turned (chorus)you got 2 sides to every story 2 sides to every lie you come looking for me that where ill be on the other side you'll never get the true story from the press on the streets is where we're at our best it's hard to read the changing times, but judging from obvious signs help you learn a bit more than the rest try to read the answer in my eyes might find yourself thinking about your lies cause i don't wear a plastic mask, i might tell you if you ask no one wins when no one ever tries
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