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.
At the $5.99 buffet
In reno on thanksgiving day
Nobody seemed to care
Why anyone else was there
Me and my buddy jay
Watched bad cover bands play
Got little drinks for free
Kept betting on twenty-three
We got drunk
We got sad
I met a girl who
Said she could save me
She said "I am a hug
I wrap around you and I scrub
You're made of dirt my dear
I scrub until you disappear
That's what absolution means"
She put a dollar in a slot machine
Three triple bars came up we won six
Hundred bucks
We got stoned
We had sex
I dreamt that I was
Evel knievel
In reno on thanksgiving day
Nobody seemed to care
Why anyone else was there
Me and my buddy jay
Watched bad cover bands play
Got little drinks for free
Kept betting on twenty-three
We got drunk
We got sad
I met a girl who
Said she could save me
She said "I am a hug
I wrap around you and I scrub
You're made of dirt my dear
I scrub until you disappear
That's what absolution means"
She put a dollar in a slot machine
Three triple bars came up we won six
Hundred bucks
We got stoned
We had sex
I dreamt that I was
Evel knievel
Lyrics submitted by cactusdave
Thanksgiving in Reno Lyrics as written by Tommy Vinton Sandy Smallens
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This transcription is missing the payoff bridge and final verse...
"Some of this is true...some of this is better. We got drunk, we got sad. DID NOT meet a girl who said she could save me. We got stoned, DID NOT have sex. Really had that dream about Evil Knievel."
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Just spent 3 days in Reno. Perfect city for that song.