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.
Feel the heat below my feet
I have to go, no time to sleep
Can't believe the things you say
I turn my head and walk away
You make me sick, you make me nervous
Times are gone when you would say
This is the one and seize the day
Times are gone for honesty
"My victory is your defeat"
Oh can't you see you've been mistaken
[Chorus:]
In my life I decide and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way I feel strong
And it turns me on
In my life, I decide, I decide
All you do, you can't deny it,
It's waste of time, waste of time
Can I suggest that you invest in something more than hopelessness
Before you know, the ride is over
[Chorus]
It's up to you if you give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop [Repeat x2]
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up,
It's up to you, it's up to you
The record choose that you're dead but you're still living
Every time you have died you have been given
Another chance to fix your bad attitude
And make a move, it's up to you
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up [Repeat x3]
It's up to you [Repeat x2]
Give it up [Repeat x8]
I have to go, no time to sleep
Can't believe the things you say
I turn my head and walk away
You make me sick, you make me nervous
Times are gone when you would say
This is the one and seize the day
Times are gone for honesty
"My victory is your defeat"
Oh can't you see you've been mistaken
[Chorus:]
In my life I decide and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way I feel strong
And it turns me on
In my life, I decide, I decide
All you do, you can't deny it,
It's waste of time, waste of time
Can I suggest that you invest in something more than hopelessness
Before you know, the ride is over
[Chorus]
It's up to you if you give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop [Repeat x2]
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up,
It's up to you, it's up to you
The record choose that you're dead but you're still living
Every time you have died you have been given
Another chance to fix your bad attitude
And make a move, it's up to you
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up [Repeat x3]
It's up to you [Repeat x2]
Give it up [Repeat x8]
Lyrics submitted by Cypherrose, edited by gothic_hobbit
In My Life Lyrics as written by Eero Heinonen Aki Hakala
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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