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'm writing this song to tell you that I'm sorry
Cause I know you never thought that I'd be away so long
I know it's unfair to ask you to wait for you
It's hard to keep my balance
When you look the other way
So I'm letting go with every breath I'm taking
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
I'm writing this song to tell you that it's over
Your jealousy took it way too far this time
Another day comes
I'm better off without you
So now we'll take a deep breath and get on with our lives
It's hard to keep my balance
When you look the other way
So I'm letting go with every breath I'm taking
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
So what good is today
When there's not going to be a tomorrow?
It's too much for me to take
I know you don't want to wait forever
Just remember
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
That I could say to you x4
Cause I know you never thought that I'd be away so long
I know it's unfair to ask you to wait for you
It's hard to keep my balance
When you look the other way
So I'm letting go with every breath I'm taking
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
I'm writing this song to tell you that it's over
Your jealousy took it way too far this time
Another day comes
I'm better off without you
So now we'll take a deep breath and get on with our lives
It's hard to keep my balance
When you look the other way
So I'm letting go with every breath I'm taking
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
So what good is today
When there's not going to be a tomorrow?
It's too much for me to take
I know you don't want to wait forever
Just remember
So many reasons
I need something more to believe in
The time has come to turn and walk away
Through all these changes
Mistakes
There was time, now it's too late
There's nothing more that I could say to you
That I could say to you x4
Lyrics submitted by MyxLastxBreath
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