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.
Amanda Jones is the girl
who lives in my building
and one day i asked her on a date
we met the next day at the diner
on the corner for coffee
and i asked if she needs a fee
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when I say that you complete me
and we would make a damn fine team
whoa Ms. Jones, relieve me
and say that you relieve me
and my shitty life will be redeemed
she said she had to go
and that she had no room in her life
for a steady boyfriend like me
i said i understood
and that i was sorry for wasting her time
and went home and watched tv
whoa Ms. Jones, i'm sorry
for the inconvenience
and i didn't want to bother you at all
hey Ms. Jones, who's the boyfriend?
i saw you come home with last night
i got your pictures on my wall
so i decided that i was going to have to
make the first move and get Amanda Jones alone
i planed on waiting until she got home from work
and i would force my way into her home
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when i say that you were meant for me
and without you i would surely die
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when i say that you were meant for me
and without me you are gonna die
Amanda Jones got wind of my plans
and she bought herself a gun
then waited for me in her place
when i walked through the door
i saw her with a 44
pointed directly at my face
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
i only wanted to return your keys
you left them on the floor
whoa Ms. Jones, put the gun down
i didn't mean to scare you
when i leave don't forget to lock the door
Amanda Jones went without much of a fight
even in spite of her attempt at a defense
who lives in my building
and one day i asked her on a date
we met the next day at the diner
on the corner for coffee
and i asked if she needs a fee
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when I say that you complete me
and we would make a damn fine team
whoa Ms. Jones, relieve me
and say that you relieve me
and my shitty life will be redeemed
she said she had to go
and that she had no room in her life
for a steady boyfriend like me
i said i understood
and that i was sorry for wasting her time
and went home and watched tv
whoa Ms. Jones, i'm sorry
for the inconvenience
and i didn't want to bother you at all
hey Ms. Jones, who's the boyfriend?
i saw you come home with last night
i got your pictures on my wall
so i decided that i was going to have to
make the first move and get Amanda Jones alone
i planed on waiting until she got home from work
and i would force my way into her home
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when i say that you were meant for me
and without you i would surely die
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
when i say that you were meant for me
and without me you are gonna die
Amanda Jones got wind of my plans
and she bought herself a gun
then waited for me in her place
when i walked through the door
i saw her with a 44
pointed directly at my face
whoa Ms. Jones, believe me
i only wanted to return your keys
you left them on the floor
whoa Ms. Jones, put the gun down
i didn't mean to scare you
when i leave don't forget to lock the door
Amanda Jones went without much of a fight
even in spite of her attempt at a defense
Lyrics submitted by Alucard
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Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
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thanks for posting, this song is great
no prob, and thanks to you for posting those Caught Inside lyrics. Yes, this song is great, it took me about an hour and a half to fully type out. I hope i got it all correct.
I really really like this song for some reason.