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.
Blowing bubbles, lying down
Waiting for the rain to fall
Laughing at the people
Wonder why they always rush, never slow down
And we're smiling, when we're sleeping
And we're smiling, when we're waking
Even if the rain falls down, and all the sky turns cold
I will feel fine
Thunder roared and lightning flashed
But you and I are in a different time
Floating in and out of time
In and out of space
No-one can touch us
We're in a different space
Waiting for the rain to fall
Laughing at the people
Wonder why they always rush, never slow down
And we're smiling, when we're sleeping
And we're smiling, when we're waking
Even if the rain falls down, and all the sky turns cold
I will feel fine
Thunder roared and lightning flashed
But you and I are in a different time
Floating in and out of time
In and out of space
No-one can touch us
We're in a different space
Lyrics submitted by Vurogj, edited by JohnDiFool2
In a Different Place Lyrics as written by Laurence John Colbert Andrew Bell
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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beautiful song...........more drugs from the boys from Ride.
Does make sense that it can be about drugs, but hey, I'm not too sure, do all rock artists have to write about drugs all the time ?
Our experiences shape our interpretations. Most people who thinks songs are about drugs use drugs themselves.
I think it's a pure expression of the euphoria of young love. To me it evokes an image of a couple on a hot, summers day, just lazing around in each other's company while everyone else rushes about like headless chickens. The euphoria is such that even when the skies break and the rain comes in, their euphoria is strong enough to withhold it. And yes, maybe it has druggy connotations too, but I don't think you need to invoke that response.
And to Catroar: I agree with the lyric as listed, I think it's 'We're smiling as we're waking.' I imagine them dozing on a hot, languid day. It captures that mood perfectly - when you're half-in-reality and half-in-the-dreamword. A wonderful swoon of a song.
I mean, it perfectly describes a feeling of euphoria. By the way , I think the line "And we're smiling, when we're waking" would be walking instead of waking.
definitely not about drugs but i think pt was implying that the song has a drug-like effect or can produce a similar feeling in the mind like other songs of theirs.
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sorry about mistyping he, she, and her.