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.
[Paul]
Too many people been sleeping too long
While the world is breaking up
The alarm is sounding, oh all around
Wake up! Wake Up!
[Gene]
It's ringing out a warning
'Cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
You know we've got to listen
We can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
[Paul]
Too many people been talking too long
Now the streets are filling up
If you hear screaming, no you're not dreaming
Wake up! Wake Up!
[Gene]
It's ringing out a warning
'Cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
You know we've got to listen
We can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
[Solo]
When the bell rings, it's ringing out a warning
When the bell rings, 'cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
When the bell rings, you know we've got to listen
When the bell rings, we can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
Whoa-oh
When the bell rings (you've got to listen)
When the bell rings (you've got to now)
(right now)
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
(you've got to listen to the bell ring, the bell ring, aw. . .)
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
Too many people been sleeping too long
While the world is breaking up
The alarm is sounding, oh all around
Wake up! Wake Up!
[Gene]
It's ringing out a warning
'Cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
You know we've got to listen
We can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
[Paul]
Too many people been talking too long
Now the streets are filling up
If you hear screaming, no you're not dreaming
Wake up! Wake Up!
[Gene]
It's ringing out a warning
'Cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
You know we've got to listen
We can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
[Solo]
When the bell rings, it's ringing out a warning
When the bell rings, 'cause the line is forming
Getting plain to see
When the bell rings, you know we've got to listen
When the bell rings, we can't pretend it isn't
Talkin' to you and me. . .
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
Whoa-oh
When the bell rings (you've got to listen)
When the bell rings (you've got to now)
(right now)
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
(you've got to listen to the bell ring, the bell ring, aw. . .)
When the bell rings
When the bell rings
Lyrics submitted by wickedlester
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