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.
Once again
driving for 6 hours
just to get to that place made for me
I took some time to rediscover
lift my head above the covers
pick up the pieces and throw them away
tell all my friends that someday I'll stay
but when I'm gone take my ashes
and pour me over the meadows
cause we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
sun goes down
scattered thoughts bring melodies
open skies open roads paved for me
I'm always writing this book of my life
someday you'll read about me
pick up the pieces and put them in place
childhood memories brought tears to my face
and when the world comes down crashing
let's go up to the meadow
we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
we're only here once
so take it to far
it's all in your best interests to be who you are
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
anc Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
we're only here once
so take it to far
it's all in your best interests to be who you are
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
driving for 6 hours
just to get to that place made for me
I took some time to rediscover
lift my head above the covers
pick up the pieces and throw them away
tell all my friends that someday I'll stay
but when I'm gone take my ashes
and pour me over the meadows
cause we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
sun goes down
scattered thoughts bring melodies
open skies open roads paved for me
I'm always writing this book of my life
someday you'll read about me
pick up the pieces and put them in place
childhood memories brought tears to my face
and when the world comes down crashing
let's go up to the meadow
we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
we're only here once
so take it to far
it's all in your best interests to be who you are
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
yeah yeah
we're only here once
so take what you can
it's all in my best interests
to be who I am
anc Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
we're only here once
so take it to far
it's all in your best interests to be who you are
and Jackie's getting stronger
now the clouds are no longer around
Lyrics submitted by Carplos
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