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.
So you're still running from the girls
Just like you did when you were small
They were cruel
Big sister big, big sister strong
But that's not really what you're frightened of at all
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
An endless race, a game of chase
That noone wins, no finish line
If you get caught
you hold your tail between your knees
Maybe you say things
That you don't really mean
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
Lying to yourself
Painting pictures of yourself
Did you find
Another place to hide?
So you're still running from the girls
Just like you did when we were kids
They were mean
Big sister big, big sister strong
Don't want your friends
to see her holding your hand
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
Don't you want to know
What it would be like?
So what's it like to look the way you feel inside?
(x3)
Just like you did when you were small
They were cruel
Big sister big, big sister strong
But that's not really what you're frightened of at all
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
An endless race, a game of chase
That noone wins, no finish line
If you get caught
you hold your tail between your knees
Maybe you say things
That you don't really mean
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
Lying to yourself
Painting pictures of yourself
Did you find
Another place to hide?
So you're still running from the girls
Just like you did when we were kids
They were mean
Big sister big, big sister strong
Don't want your friends
to see her holding your hand
Don't you want to know
What it would be like
To look the way you feel
The way you feel inside?
Don't you want to know
What it would be like?
So what's it like to look the way you feel inside?
(x3)
Lyrics submitted by Madame Me
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