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.
I've never seen you on the streets of this town
I've never seen you just hanging around
But you still tell me that you know me...
I've never seen you walking out on my street
I've never seen you in the cafes where we eat
But you still tell me that you know me...
Well all I know, is you don't about me
And all I know, is you don't know anything
Except how to pull the wool over the public's eyes
Except how to tell us lies while you look us in the eye
Except how to play the system, how to play the game,
That lines your pockets with dough while the rest of us slave
I've never seen you when you weren't on tv
I've never seen you when you weren't out to be seen
But you still tell me that you know me...
I've never seen you in a cheap old used car
I've never seen you be who you claim you are
But you still tell me that you know me
Well all I know, is you don't about me
And all I know, is you don't know anything
The only time you've ever been on my street
The only time you've ever shaken my hand
The only time you've ever made a hard choice
The only time you've ever heard the people's voice
Is when you needed something, when you needed something
When you were looking for a vote, when you were looking for a vote
The only time you've ever seen the streets of this town
The only time you've ever been around
Is at a photo oppurtunity
The only time you'll be out walking my street
The only time you've'll see the cafes where we eat
Is before an election date
'Cause all I know, is you don't care about me
And all I know is, you're only driven by your greed
I've never seen you just hanging around
But you still tell me that you know me...
I've never seen you walking out on my street
I've never seen you in the cafes where we eat
But you still tell me that you know me...
Well all I know, is you don't about me
And all I know, is you don't know anything
Except how to pull the wool over the public's eyes
Except how to tell us lies while you look us in the eye
Except how to play the system, how to play the game,
That lines your pockets with dough while the rest of us slave
I've never seen you when you weren't on tv
I've never seen you when you weren't out to be seen
But you still tell me that you know me...
I've never seen you in a cheap old used car
I've never seen you be who you claim you are
But you still tell me that you know me
Well all I know, is you don't about me
And all I know, is you don't know anything
The only time you've ever been on my street
The only time you've ever shaken my hand
The only time you've ever made a hard choice
The only time you've ever heard the people's voice
Is when you needed something, when you needed something
When you were looking for a vote, when you were looking for a vote
The only time you've ever seen the streets of this town
The only time you've ever been around
Is at a photo oppurtunity
The only time you'll be out walking my street
The only time you've'll see the cafes where we eat
Is before an election date
'Cause all I know, is you don't care about me
And all I know is, you're only driven by your greed
Lyrics submitted by a scar in the sky
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