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.
Hey pretty, what's on your mind
Nothing here, an endless night
I'm fed up and sick, tired of me
My thin boy voice ruins everything
Oh sweetheart, don't say such things
We don't know who's listening
Don't talk, don't smile
Just silently walk on by
My Emily says "Oh ladd
What has she done
To my darling innocent boy,
My favorite late night someone"
I wish you were here to kiss me
And scream "Damnit ladd I need you back"
Emily rolls over in bed and says
"It is really so bad?"
Hey pretty are you secretly sad?
Questions I dare not ask
I'm fed up and sick, tired of this
Such simple things I miss
Oh sweetheart don't say such things
We don't know who's listening
The only thing that can fill this gap
Is the one who doesn't want me back
My Emily says "Oh ladd
How long can this last"
As long as it takes to get that attention
So safe at last
I wish you were here to hold me
And scream "Damnit ladd I need you back"
Emily rolls over in bed and says
"You don't want that"
So here's my advice to you
This should've turned out different
But it didn't, so get over it
But don't you find it reassuring
That one consolation growing
My darling boy, it won't snow where she is going.
Nothing here, an endless night
I'm fed up and sick, tired of me
My thin boy voice ruins everything
Oh sweetheart, don't say such things
We don't know who's listening
Don't talk, don't smile
Just silently walk on by
My Emily says "Oh ladd
What has she done
To my darling innocent boy,
My favorite late night someone"
I wish you were here to kiss me
And scream "Damnit ladd I need you back"
Emily rolls over in bed and says
"It is really so bad?"
Hey pretty are you secretly sad?
Questions I dare not ask
I'm fed up and sick, tired of this
Such simple things I miss
Oh sweetheart don't say such things
We don't know who's listening
The only thing that can fill this gap
Is the one who doesn't want me back
My Emily says "Oh ladd
How long can this last"
As long as it takes to get that attention
So safe at last
I wish you were here to hold me
And scream "Damnit ladd I need you back"
Emily rolls over in bed and says
"You don't want that"
So here's my advice to you
This should've turned out different
But it didn't, so get over it
But don't you find it reassuring
That one consolation growing
My darling boy, it won't snow where she is going.
Lyrics submitted by LarsFrederiksen
Conversations With Emily Lyrics as written by Justin Valenti Gabriel James Looker
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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