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.
Breaking the ice was easy
Getting inside was simple
I couldn't see how this would ever go bad
Once the flesh wore off and...
All your words meant nothing
I think you're too far gone and won't come back
Pre-Chorus:
It's like I'm stuck in a be movie with you
With a cliche ending
That came true
Chorus:
Head first I threw myself in
I took a chance and now I'm wondering
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
Lock, stock and barrel, I'm in
I took a chance and now I'm thinkin'
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
I wanna believe
I don't know
(Know, know, know, know)
All my friends they warned me
And my mom she told me
Before you jump in head first, just make sure
After all we've been through
You took more than I could give you
I wish that we could go back to the way it was before
Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus
Look at me now
Look at me now
Look at me
Go (go, go, go)
Repeat Chorus
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
Is this as good as it gets?
Getting inside was simple
I couldn't see how this would ever go bad
Once the flesh wore off and...
All your words meant nothing
I think you're too far gone and won't come back
Pre-Chorus:
It's like I'm stuck in a be movie with you
With a cliche ending
That came true
Chorus:
Head first I threw myself in
I took a chance and now I'm wondering
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
Lock, stock and barrel, I'm in
I took a chance and now I'm thinkin'
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
I wanna believe
I don't know
(Know, know, know, know)
All my friends they warned me
And my mom she told me
Before you jump in head first, just make sure
After all we've been through
You took more than I could give you
I wish that we could go back to the way it was before
Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus
Look at me now
Look at me now
Look at me
Go (go, go, go)
Repeat Chorus
Is this as good as it gets?
(All for nothing)
Is this as good as it gets?
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As Good as It Gets Lyrics as written by Benjamin Shillabeer Arnold Grayson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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