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.
If I could see
sharpening of skills
to watch you
hone them down
straighten your ego
never to be
dull again
bang out the
imperfections
No
Shape the mold
of disguise
We're turning our backs
on your platform
Wield this weapon
to see it shine
Your ends are yourself
And in this moment
look behind
In a policy adopting
this world as a rival
To all the lives
you've scared before
Packed with words
hollow words
Your comments are sent
in futile defense of your ego
your perception is bent
to compliment your ego
Do you want an answer
you've got an answer
for everything.
And these hands
that hold us down
are they ours
and these arms
that push us back
are they ours
and these hands
that twist my motives
are they mine
and these arms
that wrap themselves around me
and won't ever let me see
and feel
are they mine
and these words
that fuck my mouth up
are they mine?
Backwards twisted truths
in a language of your own
you create endless exemptions
for behavior you condone
and the forwarded lie
now provides
the framework for the facts
as it comes down the line
again and again
and with your reiteration
of the me me me
I must appease
bricks and bolts in framework
of greed
that's all I see
and if I asked you to stop
would you stop
and if I asked
would you stop?
Girders, I will erect
bolted down in consistence
foundation layed and set
locked in persistence
And if I asked you to stop
would you stop
and if I asked
would you stop
We're not asking
Stop
Why the fuck do you defend it
this competition ethic
yours is the exception
not the rule
Packed with words
hollow words
Your comments are sent
in futile defense of your ego
your perception is bent
to compliment your ego
Do you want an answer?
Your answer
No
sharpening of skills
to watch you
hone them down
straighten your ego
never to be
dull again
bang out the
imperfections
No
Shape the mold
of disguise
We're turning our backs
on your platform
Wield this weapon
to see it shine
Your ends are yourself
And in this moment
look behind
In a policy adopting
this world as a rival
To all the lives
you've scared before
Packed with words
hollow words
Your comments are sent
in futile defense of your ego
your perception is bent
to compliment your ego
Do you want an answer
you've got an answer
for everything.
And these hands
that hold us down
are they ours
and these arms
that push us back
are they ours
and these hands
that twist my motives
are they mine
and these arms
that wrap themselves around me
and won't ever let me see
and feel
are they mine
and these words
that fuck my mouth up
are they mine?
Backwards twisted truths
in a language of your own
you create endless exemptions
for behavior you condone
and the forwarded lie
now provides
the framework for the facts
as it comes down the line
again and again
and with your reiteration
of the me me me
I must appease
bricks and bolts in framework
of greed
that's all I see
and if I asked you to stop
would you stop
and if I asked
would you stop?
Girders, I will erect
bolted down in consistence
foundation layed and set
locked in persistence
And if I asked you to stop
would you stop
and if I asked
would you stop
We're not asking
Stop
Why the fuck do you defend it
this competition ethic
yours is the exception
not the rule
Packed with words
hollow words
Your comments are sent
in futile defense of your ego
your perception is bent
to compliment your ego
Do you want an answer?
Your answer
No
Lyrics submitted by papercutcasualty
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nice and political and fast. as emocore as old emocore itself.
wow what a fucking incredible peice of music and writing and music.