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.
The weight of the moment so heavy in your hands
They read what it says... isn't that what you want?
The skin of the night is cover for the changing.
Yeah, they resent you for your changing...
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Passion leads into the sea shaped like a smile
And still I wouldn't make that trade any day
And you open yourself up to become an erotic star
They love you, they fucked you 'til they hate you
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Hear what you are... you are the last to know
They both told me I was secretly bound
Your tragedy make for the greatest stories told
Now listen and laugh, cry... laugh, cry
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
They read what it says... isn't that what you want?
The skin of the night is cover for the changing.
Yeah, they resent you for your changing...
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Passion leads into the sea shaped like a smile
And still I wouldn't make that trade any day
And you open yourself up to become an erotic star
They love you, they fucked you 'til they hate you
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Hear what you are... you are the last to know
They both told me I was secretly bound
Your tragedy make for the greatest stories told
Now listen and laugh, cry... laugh, cry
And now you are one of us
Join the immortal weeping
Now you are a part of the human condition
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
Diminish the full
Replenish the humble
Lyrics submitted by iheartnitz
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