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.
Promise you'll say if it gets
Promise you'll say if it gets too much
Don't be so scared of corners
Don't be so tired of this life
You drink to laugh
You drink to cry
You wear me in
You wear me
You really suffer for it
You really suffer for your art
Don't be a martyr for it
Don't be a martyr for the cause
Your eyes tell it
Your eyes tell the truth
You drink to laugh
You drink to cry
You wear me in
You wear me
You're not always
You're not always right
A new fight for a last right
A new fight for a last right
You can fight a new fight
You can fight it's alright
You're the life of the party
You make my world spin around
The first time is the next time
This time is the last time
And this time is the last time
'cause this time I will fight
You're not always right
Promise you'll say if it gets too much
Don't be so scared of corners
Don't be so tired of this life
You drink to laugh
You drink to cry
You wear me in
You wear me
You really suffer for it
You really suffer for your art
Don't be a martyr for it
Don't be a martyr for the cause
Your eyes tell it
Your eyes tell the truth
You drink to laugh
You drink to cry
You wear me in
You wear me
You're not always
You're not always right
A new fight for a last right
A new fight for a last right
You can fight a new fight
You can fight it's alright
You're the life of the party
You make my world spin around
The first time is the next time
This time is the last time
And this time is the last time
'cause this time I will fight
You're not always right
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Great version of a great song,
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i'm not actually commenting on the song, but just the band in general. is it just me or does bloc party, interpol, franz ferdinand, and the killers all have the same kind of sound? their voices all sound similar. am i alone on this?
bloc party don't sound like them. They are like interpol in a way and yea they are all from the same genre, but bloc party are so individual. Their lyrics are so unique and to me in partiular i relate to them.
never ever heard of this song but bloc party are well good!
i love the intro chords to this one. really captivating, and the acoustic version is also awesome.
I just downloaded the acoustic version it is amazing - a great song
Great song from the Little Thoughts EP
Amazin song!!!!!!!1
my fave bloc party song. it describes every guilty romance perfectly- you love someone too much to let them go, even tho they wear you down and drive you insane, you love them more than anything. perfect.
When I downloaded it, it has a bad sound and all fuxxy - I thought it musta been my ipod but its like that on my compyter too.
yeah, you got it off limewire right? mine's like that too and i can't find it on itunes<br /> so i got the acoustic version instead......good song though
I think i actually have a decent version of this track if you guys are interested...<br /> <br /> but after the awesome acoustic version, i can't imagine anyone wanting to listen to the original version!
I'm pretty sure the original version was recorded that way.