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.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad that the news is out now
Sad, suppose we can't turn back now
Sad about us
So bad about us
So bad about us
Bad, never meant to break up
Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Bad about us
Apologies mean nothing
When the damage is done
But you can't switch off my lovin'
Like you can't switch off the sun
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad, never meant to break up
Sad, suppose we'll never make up
Sad about us
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad that the news is out now
Sad, suppose we can't turn back now
Sad about us
So bad about us
So bad about us
Bad, never meant to break up
Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Bad about us
Apologies mean nothing
When the damage is done
But you can't switch off my lovin'
Like you can't switch off the sun
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad, never meant to break up
Sad, suppose we'll never make up
Sad about us
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wow weird..i wanted to find out more about the who cuz this guy i like (aka my ex) went to their concert so i downloaded some of their songs and this one just describes how i feel perfectly..
I LIKE SEAN
I AM HEEEATHER VANNNNY
after reading those three comments before mine, i am officially depressed
great song though, pretty self-explanatory lyrics
At the beginning of a relationship the LAST thing you'd ever feel or think is:
Bad - never meant to break up Bad - suppose we'll never make up
That's why this is so powerful. Somehow relationships take a turn for the worse and there's no going back. Sad song.