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 hear a voice say, "Don't be so blind"
It's telling me all these things
That you would probably hide
Am I your one and only desire?
Am I the reason you breathe
Or am I the reason you cry?
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
(Done with you)
Done with you, done with you, done with you
(Done with you)
I feel, like you don't want me around
I guess I'll pack all my things
I guess I'll see you around
It's all been bottled up until now
As I walk out your door
All I can hear is the sound
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I left my head around your heart
Why would you tear my world apart?
Always, always, always (always)
I see, the blood all over your hands
Does it make you feel, more like a man?
Was it all, just a part of your plan?
The pistol's shakin' in my hands
And all I hear is the sound
I love you, I hate you, I can't live around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I pick myself off the floor
And now I'm done with you
Always, always, always
It's telling me all these things
That you would probably hide
Am I your one and only desire?
Am I the reason you breathe
Or am I the reason you cry?
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
(Done with you)
Done with you, done with you, done with you
(Done with you)
I feel, like you don't want me around
I guess I'll pack all my things
I guess I'll see you around
It's all been bottled up until now
As I walk out your door
All I can hear is the sound
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I left my head around your heart
Why would you tear my world apart?
Always, always, always (always)
I see, the blood all over your hands
Does it make you feel, more like a man?
Was it all, just a part of your plan?
The pistol's shakin' in my hands
And all I hear is the sound
I love you, I hate you, I can't live around you
I breathe you, I taste you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I love you, I hate you, I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I pick myself off the floor
And now I'm done with you
Always, always, always
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I think there are multiple reading sof this song - I've always struggled to pin this one down.
Interpretation #1:
In a similar vein to what Kalyandra said, perhaps the voice is actually a girl's and the song covers the day she decided to change and get herself out of this abusive situation, i.e:
"I see the blood All over your hands Does it make you feel more like a man Was it all Just a part of your plan The pistol shaking in my hands"
Also, there are refers to running away "I guess I'll pack all my things", "I pick myself off the floor and now I'm done with you"
However, seeing as we know Josey Scott is a GUY, I figured it could be about something else...
Interpretation #2: I figured it could also be a about child abuse, too but this one’s a bit more tenuous, seeing as it refers to "desire" and I'm not even getting into how gross that is >.< However, it could be about a kid watching his dad/mum fight and decides to sort it, as in "why would you tear my world apart"
But I guess you can get anything out of song like this.