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.
You been givin' them all of your crush
You got them standin' in line in a huff
You know they all want to share your sweet stuff
But what you gonna do about me
I'm the one you keep on runnin' to
After they've walked all over you
I'm the one who dries your lonely tears
So what you gonna do about me
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
How long do you think I can keep on waiting here
You get a charge gettin' your selfish heart broken
Seeking out that same kind of charm
When you gonna realize you're only a token
Don't want to cause no serious alarm
But when the pressure gets to more than you can bear
Pick up the phone 'cause you know I wait to hear
And when you need to have a little real fun
Just count on me to be the one
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
How long do you think I can keep on waitin' here
Let's get together, go out on the town
Go back to my place you can let your hair down
I got a few things I want to say to you
Oo - baby what you gonna do about me
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
Baby tell be what to do, tell me what you gonna do
You got them standin' in line in a huff
You know they all want to share your sweet stuff
But what you gonna do about me
I'm the one you keep on runnin' to
After they've walked all over you
I'm the one who dries your lonely tears
So what you gonna do about me
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
How long do you think I can keep on waiting here
You get a charge gettin' your selfish heart broken
Seeking out that same kind of charm
When you gonna realize you're only a token
Don't want to cause no serious alarm
But when the pressure gets to more than you can bear
Pick up the phone 'cause you know I wait to hear
And when you need to have a little real fun
Just count on me to be the one
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
How long do you think I can keep on waitin' here
Let's get together, go out on the town
Go back to my place you can let your hair down
I got a few things I want to say to you
Oo - baby what you gonna do about me
Baby what you gonna do about the one who really loves you
What you gonna do 'bout the one who really cares
Sugar what you gonna do about the one who wants you only
Baby tell be what to do, tell me what you gonna do
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