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.
ALONE
The hours tick by slowly
Like lashes from the hand of time
i've never had these feelings before
But I know that inside I'm dying
Falling deeper in a pit of emotions
Not sure of what I should do
Feeling traped by my indecision
With the anticipation of being alone
I look inside but i'm afraid of
What I see when I look in your eyes
I get scared they might look at me
I stare with a sullen glaze
From infinity to eternity
I stare in your eyes they're black
So black but never look back at me
I don't want you anymore
But that's what makes me want you more
Annihilate myself when I think of the game
The raw guilt and directed blame
Retaliate for the things that upset me
But my conscience won't let me
The more I know the more I don't want to know
Questions in my head about the way you feel
Tie knots in the fabric of my mind
I want to get away from you but...
I can't get enough of you
I was alone
But I was happy
I let you in and you tricked me
There's nothing I can do for
My thoughts and feelings
Can't you see we're screaming
I saw it coming
But I didn't know what hit me
The flame was dying
You came and lit me
But now it's over and the flame
Has gone away
Just like you
Now it's worse than ever before
Now I've never been so alone
The hours tick by slowly
Like lashes from the hand of time
i've never had these feelings before
But I know that inside I'm dying
Falling deeper in a pit of emotions
Not sure of what I should do
Feeling traped by my indecision
With the anticipation of being alone
I look inside but i'm afraid of
What I see when I look in your eyes
I get scared they might look at me
I stare with a sullen glaze
From infinity to eternity
I stare in your eyes they're black
So black but never look back at me
I don't want you anymore
But that's what makes me want you more
Annihilate myself when I think of the game
The raw guilt and directed blame
Retaliate for the things that upset me
But my conscience won't let me
The more I know the more I don't want to know
Questions in my head about the way you feel
Tie knots in the fabric of my mind
I want to get away from you but...
I can't get enough of you
I was alone
But I was happy
I let you in and you tricked me
There's nothing I can do for
My thoughts and feelings
Can't you see we're screaming
I saw it coming
But I didn't know what hit me
The flame was dying
You came and lit me
But now it's over and the flame
Has gone away
Just like you
Now it's worse than ever before
Now I've never been so alone
Lyrics submitted by pUnK-jUnKiE
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