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.
Crossed off, but never forgotten
Misplaced, but never losing hold
These are moments that blind us
Repressed, but never erased
Knocked down, but never giving up
Locked up where no can find us
We'll survive here til the end
There are no more fights to fight
My trophies are the scars that will never heal
But I get carried away sometimes
I wake up in the night swinging at the ceiling
It's hard to leave old ways behind
But harder when you think that's all there is
Don't look at me that way
Ignored, when your whole world's collapsed
Dismissed, before you speak a word
These are the moments that blind you
Come clean, but everything's wrong
Sustained, but barely holding on
Run down, with no one to find you
We're survivors, here til the end
There are no more fights to fight
My trophies are the scars that will never heal
But I get carried away sometimes
I wake up in the night swinging at the ceiling
It's hard to leave old ways behind
But harder when you think that's all there is
Don't look at me that way
Misplaced, but never losing hold
These are moments that blind us
Repressed, but never erased
Knocked down, but never giving up
Locked up where no can find us
We'll survive here til the end
There are no more fights to fight
My trophies are the scars that will never heal
But I get carried away sometimes
I wake up in the night swinging at the ceiling
It's hard to leave old ways behind
But harder when you think that's all there is
Don't look at me that way
Ignored, when your whole world's collapsed
Dismissed, before you speak a word
These are the moments that blind you
Come clean, but everything's wrong
Sustained, but barely holding on
Run down, with no one to find you
We're survivors, here til the end
There are no more fights to fight
My trophies are the scars that will never heal
But I get carried away sometimes
I wake up in the night swinging at the ceiling
It's hard to leave old ways behind
But harder when you think that's all there is
Don't look at me that way
Lyrics submitted by rjbucs28
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