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.
Lucy it's time for bed now, and you need your rest
So lie down in your coffin dear, and sleep tight
I'll wake you when Daddy's here, alright?
No no don't don't cry little girl
Little girl from head to toe
Deep into the ground you go down down!
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
OH The worms, oh the worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy?
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
Oh The worms, oh the worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy?
And as I'm waiting by the cemetery gates
For her father to show
Something's pounding at my head
It's like I I, I can still hear her SCREAMING
[SOLO: Andy]
Oh Lucy, I'm doing all this for you
Oh Lucy, I didn't mean to, I didn't want to
But you've got to
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
OH The worms, Oh The worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy ?
So you came at last ? Let me see your heart
Let me see your face, you son of a bitch
[SOLO: Herb]
I see a baby crying, I see a little tear
Oh yeah, I know you're trying
But you can't stop the fear DADDY!
If you ever want to see your little girl again
You better do as I say
Dear Mr. Mayor, welcome to my humble tomb
Come inside, you know you have to
So lie down in your coffin dear, and sleep tight
I'll wake you when Daddy's here, alright?
No no don't don't cry little girl
Little girl from head to toe
Deep into the ground you go down down!
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
OH The worms, oh the worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy?
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
Oh The worms, oh the worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy?
And as I'm waiting by the cemetery gates
For her father to show
Something's pounding at my head
It's like I I, I can still hear her SCREAMING
[SOLO: Andy]
Oh Lucy, I'm doing all this for you
Oh Lucy, I didn't mean to, I didn't want to
But you've got to
Sleep tight little baby, sleep tight below the ground
Sleep tight little baby, nowhere to run around
OH The worms, Oh The worms
Is that your Daddy your Daddy ?
So you came at last ? Let me see your heart
Let me see your face, you son of a bitch
[SOLO: Herb]
I see a baby crying, I see a little tear
Oh yeah, I know you're trying
But you can't stop the fear DADDY!
If you ever want to see your little girl again
You better do as I say
Dear Mr. Mayor, welcome to my humble tomb
Come inside, you know you have to
Lyrics submitted by Rider_of_the_Sun
Sleep Tight Little Baby Lyrics as written by Kim Bendix Petersen
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
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