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.
Room 421
An airport hotel
I know I should be sleeping
But it's too soon to tell
If I'll fly out tomorrow
If I'll see her tomorrow
I hope that I will.
No place like alone
And no sound like my own voice
Fading into
This quiet December night
But I'm doing alright
I I'll make a phone call or two
Could I get some room service please?
Send the maid in to see
About a few things I need
"Do you think you could
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Just make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul"
Miles from my own bed
Further from content
I guess I should get used to this
Still rain on the runway
But I'm doing okay
I've got cigarettes to kiss
"Could I get some room service please?
I am down on my knees
I am only here for tonight
Cause they fucked up my flight
Serenading the wall
And I thought I should call
You to ask for it all
For it all
For it all
Remember to
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul.
Dial seven for a savior
"Is this soul keeping please...
Could you put me through to Jesus
I I'll pay your long-distance fees"
He said "hello and god bless you.
There's a bible in the drawer."
I said "that wonderful sir. but I don't read it anymore"
I don't read it any more...
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Just make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul"
Yeah
Could you bring me my girlfriend
Yeah
Bring me a smile
Room 421
A Cleveland hotel
I know I should be sleeping
But it too soon to tell
If I'll fly out tomorrow
If I'll see her tomorrow
I hope that I will.
An airport hotel
I know I should be sleeping
But it's too soon to tell
If I'll fly out tomorrow
If I'll see her tomorrow
I hope that I will.
No place like alone
And no sound like my own voice
Fading into
This quiet December night
But I'm doing alright
I I'll make a phone call or two
Could I get some room service please?
Send the maid in to see
About a few things I need
"Do you think you could
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Just make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul"
Miles from my own bed
Further from content
I guess I should get used to this
Still rain on the runway
But I'm doing okay
I've got cigarettes to kiss
"Could I get some room service please?
I am down on my knees
I am only here for tonight
Cause they fucked up my flight
Serenading the wall
And I thought I should call
You to ask for it all
For it all
For it all
Remember to
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul.
Dial seven for a savior
"Is this soul keeping please...
Could you put me through to Jesus
I I'll pay your long-distance fees"
He said "hello and god bless you.
There's a bible in the drawer."
I said "that wonderful sir. but I don't read it anymore"
I don't read it any more...
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul
Bring me my girlfriend
And a bottle of wine
Bring me a future
Just make sure it's mine
Will you open the window
But leave out the cold
Could you make a phone call to Jesus
To clean up my soul"
Yeah
Could you bring me my girlfriend
Yeah
Bring me a smile
Room 421
A Cleveland hotel
I know I should be sleeping
But it too soon to tell
If I'll fly out tomorrow
If I'll see her tomorrow
I hope that I will.
Lyrics submitted by judaskissidismiss
Girlfriend Lyrics as written by Joseph A. Hedges
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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