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.
Can't step in my way
Head first and love and dismay
It's like beating the dead
I can't stop going out on my head
Whatever this could be I never know
I never said it'd be the end all to be all
I hate you today
I can't find a way
Don't drag me down now
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
It's no better today
I never thought it would end up this way
You've got something to say
Don't want to hear it if it gets in my way
All this confusion is so overwhelmed
Disillusion seems so clear now
Can't find your conclusion to supporting evolution
Not all Things aren't what they appear
So what's the point of this now
I know you too well
We're running backwards
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
But waiting so frustrating
I'm so sick of
All this tension not to mention
I'm so sick of
Can't take it
We won't make it
Just save yourself this trouble
Can't take it quite for yourself
Cause I'm just fine
You speak for all of us when
You can't be heard
I bet you haven't listened
To not one word
You speak for all of us when
You can't be heard
I bet you haven't listened
To not one word
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
But waiting so frustrating
I'm so sick of
All this tension not to mention
I'm so sick of
Sick of you
Head first and love and dismay
It's like beating the dead
I can't stop going out on my head
Whatever this could be I never know
I never said it'd be the end all to be all
I hate you today
I can't find a way
Don't drag me down now
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
It's no better today
I never thought it would end up this way
You've got something to say
Don't want to hear it if it gets in my way
All this confusion is so overwhelmed
Disillusion seems so clear now
Can't find your conclusion to supporting evolution
Not all Things aren't what they appear
So what's the point of this now
I know you too well
We're running backwards
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
But waiting so frustrating
I'm so sick of
All this tension not to mention
I'm so sick of
Can't take it
We won't make it
Just save yourself this trouble
Can't take it quite for yourself
Cause I'm just fine
You speak for all of us when
You can't be heard
I bet you haven't listened
To not one word
You speak for all of us when
You can't be heard
I bet you haven't listened
To not one word
Goodbye
I've had enough frustration
I won't get stuck
Goodbye
This dead end situation
Is just not worth my time
But waiting so frustrating
I'm so sick of
All this tension not to mention
I'm so sick of
Sick of you
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Great version of a great song,
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Yes! I love that line too. Weird, he said in the live version the song was for all the potheads or something like that... I will check the CD when I get home. Awesome song btw, so underrated ;D