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.
When I first met you on the roof,
You caught me in your web of youth,
But now I know the wicked truth,
It's much to late so what's the use in fighting?
You peel me like an onion skin,
And wonder at the state I'm in,
One day you'll turn up to begin,
And find there's nothing left but innuendo.. (innuendo)
Beside you others fade away,
Like amateurs in love's charade,
Much more than just a game you play,
The certain rules become a way of living.. (way of living)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
The Queen of sensuality,
You shelter me from Liberty,
It's nothing short of Piracy,
That's not to say it doesn't please me sometimes.
Now this may come as no surprise,
But I'm content to compromise,
Until the day you realize,
That I have been manipulating you.. (no surprise, no surprise)
(Man-ipu-lat-ing)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
(Yes, I'm tied up inside your loving
But it's voodoo to me
Every night how I try
How I try to resist you
But it's no good to me)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
You caught me in your web of youth,
But now I know the wicked truth,
It's much to late so what's the use in fighting?
You peel me like an onion skin,
And wonder at the state I'm in,
One day you'll turn up to begin,
And find there's nothing left but innuendo.. (innuendo)
Beside you others fade away,
Like amateurs in love's charade,
Much more than just a game you play,
The certain rules become a way of living.. (way of living)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
The Queen of sensuality,
You shelter me from Liberty,
It's nothing short of Piracy,
That's not to say it doesn't please me sometimes.
Now this may come as no surprise,
But I'm content to compromise,
Until the day you realize,
That I have been manipulating you.. (no surprise, no surprise)
(Man-ipu-lat-ing)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
(Yes, I'm tied up inside your loving
But it's voodoo to me
Every night how I try
How I try to resist you
But it's no good to me)
Night after night I try to prove
That I can resist you
Tied up inside your Love Voodoo
Designed to Manipulate
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I heard from someone who seems to have severely misinterpreted many of the songs that this was about OCD. I kind of like that interpretation though. I hear John wrote this song.
I can't believe there aren't more comments...this song is right up there with thier best. This song really reminds me of Depeche Mode's style. Heres what I think its about
Web of youth is a common metaphore for a guy being attracted to young flesh. So he meets this girl, and at first he thinks hes just hot for her body...but then as he interacts with her more and more, she gets under his skin, and he is seduced by her. Shes pretty much a woman of pure seduction. Almost makes me think of a succubus.
a very sexy song about an innocent attraction turned into dangerous obsession. love it, another favourite.