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've been searching
I've been searching for so long
Now I'm chasing the shadows away
I've been trying
Yes, I tried to find my way
No more crying in the make or break decade
There were times when I was down
There were times I felt so low
My whole life just seemed to be
A senseless quest for energy
But I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm a believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
I've been walking
I've been walking in the rain
When the angel of my intuition
Whispered, "Hello"
Well, I was quite surprised
To face that kind of incarnation
Love comes always unexpected
Love strikes blind and undirected
Love is the answer
Love is all we need, my friend
Now you came and changed the weather
Now I want to live forever
I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm your believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm your believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
I've been searching for so long
Now I'm chasing the shadows away
I've been trying
Yes, I tried to find my way
No more crying in the make or break decade
There were times when I was down
There were times I felt so low
My whole life just seemed to be
A senseless quest for energy
But I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm a believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
I've been walking
I've been walking in the rain
When the angel of my intuition
Whispered, "Hello"
Well, I was quite surprised
To face that kind of incarnation
Love comes always unexpected
Love strikes blind and undirected
Love is the answer
Love is all we need, my friend
Now you came and changed the weather
Now I want to live forever
I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm your believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
I carry your flame
All through my life, I'm your believer
Peace deep in our hearts
All things must pass
But we'll be together again
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Great version of a great song,
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Ed Sheeran
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This is a love song but it has religious overtones to it for sure. The singer of Alphaville is known to be religious.