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.
Well you know that I'm a player, I always shoot to score
When I go home with a girl, she doesn't know what she's in for
I act like such a nice guy, but deep down I'm just a prick
I know that it's deception, but it always seems to do the trick
Well Todd's a different sort, he's nice straight to the bone
What I don't understand, he spends his Friday nights alone
It's not that girls don't like him, they all want to be his friend
Somehow they don't catch on, to the message that he's trying to send
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
Todd really likes the ladies, but he's just to shy
When they talk to him all he can do is nod a say hi
He's actually quite popular, he's on the football team
Yet his situation makes me want to scream (aahhhhhh!)
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
Todd was in the band, he played the trombone
What I don't understand, he spends his nights alone
Driving in his car, hanging with the guys
He never gets to far, I wonder wonder wonder why!
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
(Todd's nice guy, Todd's a nice guy)
If you know a Todd, ask him on a date
It might seem a little odd, but I'm sure you can relate
When I go home with a girl, she doesn't know what she's in for
I act like such a nice guy, but deep down I'm just a prick
I know that it's deception, but it always seems to do the trick
Well Todd's a different sort, he's nice straight to the bone
What I don't understand, he spends his Friday nights alone
It's not that girls don't like him, they all want to be his friend
Somehow they don't catch on, to the message that he's trying to send
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
Todd really likes the ladies, but he's just to shy
When they talk to him all he can do is nod a say hi
He's actually quite popular, he's on the football team
Yet his situation makes me want to scream (aahhhhhh!)
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
Todd was in the band, he played the trombone
What I don't understand, he spends his nights alone
Driving in his car, hanging with the guys
He never gets to far, I wonder wonder wonder why!
People always talk about Todd, and they wonder why he's blue
What they don't understand is Todd just needs a little love too
Never see him with a girlfriend, and they always wonder why
But all they can ever say is, Todd's a nice guy!
(Todd's nice guy, Todd's a nice guy)
If you know a Todd, ask him on a date
It might seem a little odd, but I'm sure you can relate
Lyrics submitted by Ken Braley
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