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 was walking through a courtyard
Without shoes and without regard
Automatic catacombs
Take me where I wanna go
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
Touch me on my chromosome
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
I was driving to a safe place
And arriving as I retraced
Yelling through a telescope
Aim it at the star of hope
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
Touch me on my chromosome
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Without shoes and without regard
Automatic catacombs
Take me where I wanna go
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
Touch me on my chromosome
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
I was driving to a safe place
And arriving as I retraced
Yelling through a telescope
Aim it at the star of hope
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
Touch me on my chromosome
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
Time (time)
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