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.
It all begins with a smile
Who is reading this?
Who is leading this?
'Cause I thought you should know that this is not an open book
They read so much it tears them down
They're all around the kinder people like the Federman's tale
It's the cycle of five
And I know myself of course 'cause it's certifiable
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
And I thought you should warn them that this is not an open book
Don't read so much it tears you down, you're all around
The kind of people like the prodigal heirs and their sons
It's the cycle of five
And I know how strong the pull of what's fortified, make sense?
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
Tell me what you have and that's when I'll know
If you have anything to start with
Then I thought you should warn them that this is not an open book
Don't read so much it tears you down, you're turning into people
The people like the prodigal heirs and their sons
It's the cycle of five
And I know myself of course 'cause it's certifiable
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
Tell me what you have and that's when I'll know
If you have anything to start with
These are the fibers of what makes the world
Left are the fibrous ones who've met the world
Here with the favors done, left are the fibers of letting go
Who is reading this?
Who is leading this?
'Cause I thought you should know that this is not an open book
They read so much it tears them down
They're all around the kinder people like the Federman's tale
It's the cycle of five
And I know myself of course 'cause it's certifiable
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
And I thought you should warn them that this is not an open book
Don't read so much it tears you down, you're all around
The kind of people like the prodigal heirs and their sons
It's the cycle of five
And I know how strong the pull of what's fortified, make sense?
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
Tell me what you have and that's when I'll know
If you have anything to start with
Then I thought you should warn them that this is not an open book
Don't read so much it tears you down, you're turning into people
The people like the prodigal heirs and their sons
It's the cycle of five
And I know myself of course 'cause it's certifiable
And the people that are pushing in their cheeks, oh
Tell me what you have and that's when I'll know
If you have anything to start with
These are the fibers of what makes the world
Left are the fibrous ones who've met the world
Here with the favors done, left are the fibers of letting go
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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Ed Sheeran
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THEIR BEST SONG PEOPLE. WAKE UP.