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.
Waiting for the sun to set my wings ablaze.
The show must go on.
The funeral needs a star.
Tonight I have become the gossip and the choir.
The useless and the used.
The one who reaches for her arms.
I am denial.
You are the one who fell from grace for them.
Is there a reason why?
The funeral needs a star.
As you walk away for the last time could you hear my heart consumed behind you
As you turn your back from the dying did you feel the sun burn out inside you
You set my wings ablaze.
You will run from familiar arms into their embrace.
I hope they love you like I did when you needed me and I came to you that night.
The show must go on.
The funeral needs a star.
Tonight I have become the gossip and the choir.
The useless and the used.
The one who reaches for her arms.
I am denial.
You are the one who fell from grace for them.
Is there a reason why?
The funeral needs a star.
As you walk away for the last time could you hear my heart consumed behind you
As you turn your back from the dying did you feel the sun burn out inside you
You set my wings ablaze.
You will run from familiar arms into their embrace.
I hope they love you like I did when you needed me and I came to you that night.
Lyrics submitted by x_melancholy_x
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i love this song. i cant wait to see the bled in november... you set my wings ablaze...
wow, Im the 2nd person to post something.cool i love this song and every one should buy " Pass the flask" it fucking kicks ass. Im the 2nd person to post a message but in my house theres 4 big fans.
keep Rocking!!!!
The songs about a guy who is angry at the girl he loves because she left him after he shared everything with her. Its a very powerfull song I love it.
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"This funeral needs a star"
NoSecondKnife is right. :) awesome song, amazing ending.
this song is not amazing, you can not even understand what the guy is saying until the final 53 seconds of the song, seriously how can you call this music? the final 53 seconds are very good actually, now maybe if they didn't just yell at random stuff for the first 2:21 of the song then this would be a good song, but it isn't.
then listen to another genre dickhead
"I hope they love you like I did when you needed me and I came to you that night."
so significant to me and a past relationship i love it
HoodRich_MoneyMan - you know nothing. this song is fucking awesome
yeah because I mean, it's really awesome how you can't understand a word the guy says. yeah that rules. and I mean I guess it's awesome if you like horrendous lyrics and terrible music to back it up. also I know quite a bit more about music than you do, I love how you consider screaming meaningful and talented, take off your chain pants and eye make up and get a life. and some good taste in music. enough said
This song is pretty cool, not one of there best though. At first I thought it was about a girl that he loved who died. But I guess a break-up makes more sense.
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