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.
Under psychosis again wonderin' if you'll come down
Askin' if you ever get to win, wear some kind of crown
Is there a new way that they don't explain to find on your own
It's more of a suffering you wait for the pain, just stand alone
Red - dead - hard - not to break
It's better to die on your feet than on your knees
Are you kidding yourself again to think she's comin' home
Found the time to lose your answer now she's not alone
Don't stay of course your senses will never be the same
Even in her room the difference you're gone, so fuckin' lame
Beg - stay - hard - not to break
It's better to die on your feet than on your knees
And all of this time, just weak therapy
Won't you pick up the slack, have an attack it's your pace
Torture over for you now that yo've blue in the face
Freak out over the test - satiable mess in the pause
Between all of the lines, pay all the fines read the clause
Now you hang in darkened quarters, still you've been here before
Feeling way too familiar, not again, now that you're bored
Askin' if you ever get to win, wear some kind of crown
Is there a new way that they don't explain to find on your own
It's more of a suffering you wait for the pain, just stand alone
Red - dead - hard - not to break
It's better to die on your feet than on your knees
Are you kidding yourself again to think she's comin' home
Found the time to lose your answer now she's not alone
Don't stay of course your senses will never be the same
Even in her room the difference you're gone, so fuckin' lame
Beg - stay - hard - not to break
It's better to die on your feet than on your knees
And all of this time, just weak therapy
Won't you pick up the slack, have an attack it's your pace
Torture over for you now that yo've blue in the face
Freak out over the test - satiable mess in the pause
Between all of the lines, pay all the fines read the clause
Now you hang in darkened quarters, still you've been here before
Feeling way too familiar, not again, now that you're bored
Lyrics submitted by Charlie the man
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