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.
Jack worm came to conquer this world
We all knew that was his intention
To strip the financial market to the bone
And he wouldn't make an exception
Jack was a man with a confidential mind
A great deal of flesh and blood
No doubt about him being the king of the ring
As long as the dough kept coming in
Jack was a healthy man with very steady nerves
His concept was to never think twice
He had the world in his greedy fat hands
He'd succeeded with his made-up device
Jack always wonders what else there's to buy
Worm being worm had it easy to get by
The entire world ate out of his hand
You better figure out away to take a stand
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
Jack rose from the seat at his desk
Pulled aside the curtains for a peak of the street
Set down again and smiled wistfully
It all became clear as he said
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
We all knew that was his intention
To strip the financial market to the bone
And he wouldn't make an exception
Jack was a man with a confidential mind
A great deal of flesh and blood
No doubt about him being the king of the ring
As long as the dough kept coming in
Jack was a healthy man with very steady nerves
His concept was to never think twice
He had the world in his greedy fat hands
He'd succeeded with his made-up device
Jack always wonders what else there's to buy
Worm being worm had it easy to get by
The entire world ate out of his hand
You better figure out away to take a stand
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
Jack rose from the seat at his desk
Pulled aside the curtains for a peak of the street
Set down again and smiled wistfully
It all became clear as he said
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
I am a wealthy man
This is just how I am
It's time to take a stand
This is just my lousy plan
Lyrics submitted by Psychedeliasmith
Jack Worm Lyrics as written by Ulf Cederlund
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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