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.
Gotta say, when are you coming back?
Runaway, stolen Cadillac
Since you’ve gone it’s all fallen apart
Some would say that it’s all your own fault
Went astray, went and followed your heart
Would you trade it all for a fresh start?
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Little speck in this gigantic world
No respect for a foolish young girl
Don’t you throw away all your momma’s advice
Everyone’s got one hand on a gun
A common love has got you fooled number one
Don’t you turn around without looking above
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Big enough to smile on the stage
Small enough to fit in a cage
You’ve been screwing up
Smart enough to hide when you’re down
Dumb enough to keep going ‘round and ‘round
Yes you will, dream, yes you will
Lots of dreams, yes you will
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
You and me
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Runaway, stolen Cadillac
Since you’ve gone it’s all fallen apart
Some would say that it’s all your own fault
Went astray, went and followed your heart
Would you trade it all for a fresh start?
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Little speck in this gigantic world
No respect for a foolish young girl
Don’t you throw away all your momma’s advice
Everyone’s got one hand on a gun
A common love has got you fooled number one
Don’t you turn around without looking above
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Big enough to smile on the stage
Small enough to fit in a cage
You’ve been screwing up
Smart enough to hide when you’re down
Dumb enough to keep going ‘round and ‘round
Yes you will, dream, yes you will
Lots of dreams, yes you will
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
You and me
Too much time figuring out who we are, who we claim to be
After too much harm we stumble on the difference between
A rattlesnake strike and a rattlesnake bite
Lyrics submitted by BlueMartyr
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