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.
I am broken. I am beaten
I am so close. To defeated
I am left, and you are right
And everything’s so out of sight
The world is moving with such speed
These intentions can mislead
I used to have it figured out
But I stand now covered in doubt
CHORUS
Give me some time to get this rhyme of life right
Give me some minutes that I can use but won’t abuse
I’m stuck right where I’m standing
And it’s so far from where I want to be
I want to stand somewhere where I don’t think I’ll have to flee
I wish I had some time to cogitate
Why does everyone say that I’m just afraid of fate?
That’s not it at all
I’m just a little but tangled
In my own tangle of a rhyme of life
So get me out, I need some help
I’ve been caught here for too long
Get me out. I need some help
In my time of weakness I’m forced to be strong
Just
CHORUS
They’re so wrong
I’m just a missing piece
Of an all too large jig saw puzzle
I just need some time to get this rhyme of life right
You can break me but you can’t take me
I know where I want to go I’ve just got to leave
But it’s so hard when in a house of cards
The weight is on my shoulders
And it’s so heavy
This burden weighs more then the other’s I’ve seen and had
There goes my pain, and the chains, that kept me down for too long
Watch them leave me, it seems so easy
When looking back
This feeling is without meaning
It’s made me stop my life for way to long
Give me some time to get this rhyme of life right
CHORUS
I don’t believe in fate
I don’t think it’s true
I don’t think I was destine to meet you
I don’t believe in fate
Though not now, I have control of my life
And I just need some time to get this rhyme of life right
I am so close. To defeated
I am left, and you are right
And everything’s so out of sight
The world is moving with such speed
These intentions can mislead
I used to have it figured out
But I stand now covered in doubt
CHORUS
Give me some time to get this rhyme of life right
Give me some minutes that I can use but won’t abuse
I’m stuck right where I’m standing
And it’s so far from where I want to be
I want to stand somewhere where I don’t think I’ll have to flee
I wish I had some time to cogitate
Why does everyone say that I’m just afraid of fate?
That’s not it at all
I’m just a little but tangled
In my own tangle of a rhyme of life
So get me out, I need some help
I’ve been caught here for too long
Get me out. I need some help
In my time of weakness I’m forced to be strong
Just
CHORUS
They’re so wrong
I’m just a missing piece
Of an all too large jig saw puzzle
I just need some time to get this rhyme of life right
You can break me but you can’t take me
I know where I want to go I’ve just got to leave
But it’s so hard when in a house of cards
The weight is on my shoulders
And it’s so heavy
This burden weighs more then the other’s I’ve seen and had
There goes my pain, and the chains, that kept me down for too long
Watch them leave me, it seems so easy
When looking back
This feeling is without meaning
It’s made me stop my life for way to long
Give me some time to get this rhyme of life right
CHORUS
I don’t believe in fate
I don’t think it’s true
I don’t think I was destine to meet you
I don’t believe in fate
Though not now, I have control of my life
And I just need some time to get this rhyme of life right
Lyrics submitted by DshBrdGrl
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hum, yes! i don't really like these lyrics, the only part i like is the first verse "i am broken, i am beaten... blahblah." no one else can diss these lyrics except for me, though!