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.
You know an apple a day
Won't keep the doctor away
Welcome to the cliches
welcome to the part
Where we want to finish
What we can't start
Come and get me
Just don't miss the water
Until the well is dry
You got to learn walking
After you can fly
Come and get me
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
Just eat all the people
On your way up
'Cause they will eat your heart out
On your way down
Come and get me
Start what you can't finish
Stick to what you can't
Life is here to help us
Get things out of hand
Come and get us
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want (what you want)
And be happy, be happy, be happy
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
(You are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want
And be happy
Won't keep the doctor away
Welcome to the cliches
welcome to the part
Where we want to finish
What we can't start
Come and get me
Just don't miss the water
Until the well is dry
You got to learn walking
After you can fly
Come and get me
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
Just eat all the people
On your way up
'Cause they will eat your heart out
On your way down
Come and get me
Start what you can't finish
Stick to what you can't
Life is here to help us
Get things out of hand
Come and get us
What goes in, will get out
What goes up, comes right down
We go up, we go up, we go up
[Chorus]
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want (what you want)
And be happy, be happy, be happy
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep the doctor away
(Won't keep the doctor away)
Were never taught what we teach
And won't practice what we preach
You know an apple a day
(You know an apple a day)
Won't keep my troubles away
(Won't keep my troubles away)
Once bitten bye, bye
All the cliches is here to die
'Cause you are what you're eating
('Cause you are what you're eating)
Don't stick to what's true
(Don't stick to what's true)
You are what you're eating
(You are what you're eating)
Let it come as it came
We are what we are (we are)
What's build up will fall (will fall)
Do what you want
And be happy
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