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.
Another starry night is above us
For the last ten million years it's been the same
In a moment's notice
not a stone unturned that someone didn't claim
who am I to know this, who am I to care
All the streets are sinking
cause the world goes half the speed of what it takes
and the wires from somewhere
sending signals to our homes from outer space
who am I to know this, who am I to care
From the warmth of being fine
to defending battle lines
in a car on the freeway
broken down from some new form of gasoline
in the door she's waiting
living up to every diamond in that ring
who am I to love you, who am I to care
who am I to know this, who am I to care
Another starry night is above us
Another starry night is above us
For the last ten million years it's been the same
but in a moment's notice
not a stone unturned that someone didn't claim
who am I to love you, who am I to care
who am I to know this, who am I to breath
From the warmth of being fine, to defending battle lines
For the last ten million years it's been the same
In a moment's notice
not a stone unturned that someone didn't claim
who am I to know this, who am I to care
All the streets are sinking
cause the world goes half the speed of what it takes
and the wires from somewhere
sending signals to our homes from outer space
who am I to know this, who am I to care
From the warmth of being fine
to defending battle lines
in a car on the freeway
broken down from some new form of gasoline
in the door she's waiting
living up to every diamond in that ring
who am I to love you, who am I to care
who am I to know this, who am I to care
Another starry night is above us
Another starry night is above us
For the last ten million years it's been the same
but in a moment's notice
not a stone unturned that someone didn't claim
who am I to love you, who am I to care
who am I to know this, who am I to breath
From the warmth of being fine, to defending battle lines
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