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.
Some folks think I'm greedy
And I just take from you
And if I say it's true now
What good would that do
And if I wanted to be funny
I could say that all the money
That you spent on me was just from fraud
And if I wanted to be bitter
I could say that little by little
All you did for me was no good
I didn't lose your money
I didn't lose your money
Oh no your money just lost...
You brought me up this way
When just a little bit of love
Could have changed my ways
Some folks help the needy
Me I just help myself
And if I shared with you now
It would steadily decrease my wealth
And if I saw you on the streets
With worn out shoes upon your feet
I wouldn't spare you the price of a cup of tea
I know you brought me from the gutter
Helped me earn my bread and butter
But I have a lousy memory
I didn't lose your money
Oh no, I didn't lose your money
I didn't lose your money
Oh no your money just lost...
You brought me up this way
When just a little bit of love
Could have changed my ways
When just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit of
Love... love... love...
Could have changed my ways
And I just take from you
And if I say it's true now
What good would that do
And if I wanted to be funny
I could say that all the money
That you spent on me was just from fraud
And if I wanted to be bitter
I could say that little by little
All you did for me was no good
I didn't lose your money
I didn't lose your money
Oh no your money just lost...
You brought me up this way
When just a little bit of love
Could have changed my ways
Some folks help the needy
Me I just help myself
And if I shared with you now
It would steadily decrease my wealth
And if I saw you on the streets
With worn out shoes upon your feet
I wouldn't spare you the price of a cup of tea
I know you brought me from the gutter
Helped me earn my bread and butter
But I have a lousy memory
I didn't lose your money
Oh no, I didn't lose your money
I didn't lose your money
Oh no your money just lost...
You brought me up this way
When just a little bit of love
Could have changed my ways
When just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit
And just a little bit of
Love... love... love...
Could have changed my ways
Lyrics submitted by hugs, edited by michel houellebecq
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