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.
By three a.m. all the morning birds will be crying
And that old highway will be sighing
And my dreams feel as cold as my bones
On the long walk home
And my coat is old and growin' thin
And my feet are numb and stumbling
And it's many the thought of a long lost friend
That comes to me again and again
And I want to thank my Sarah Bell
Who blessed me more than words can tell
And who picked me straight up out of hell
And I miss her real bad but I love her well
And I remember Don Clancy as a wild young man
But I haven't seen hide nor hair of him
Since he lost his mind and I was born again
Off the coast of Oregon
Oh where are you now?
Oh where are you now and do you ever think of me?
I'm telling you now, you are the stars that I'll follow
Endlessly, endlessly, endlessly...
Well, I'm singin' this song but it won't take long
On these frozen streets, I am halfway home
And the sky above me forms a beautiful dome
Of blue and pink and starry gold
Oh where are you now?
Oh where are you now and do you even think of me?
I'm telling you now, you are the stars that I'll follow
Endlessly, endlessly, endlessly...
And that old highway will be sighing
And my dreams feel as cold as my bones
On the long walk home
And my coat is old and growin' thin
And my feet are numb and stumbling
And it's many the thought of a long lost friend
That comes to me again and again
And I want to thank my Sarah Bell
Who blessed me more than words can tell
And who picked me straight up out of hell
And I miss her real bad but I love her well
And I remember Don Clancy as a wild young man
But I haven't seen hide nor hair of him
Since he lost his mind and I was born again
Off the coast of Oregon
Oh where are you now?
Oh where are you now and do you ever think of me?
I'm telling you now, you are the stars that I'll follow
Endlessly, endlessly, endlessly...
Well, I'm singin' this song but it won't take long
On these frozen streets, I am halfway home
And the sky above me forms a beautiful dome
Of blue and pink and starry gold
Oh where are you now?
Oh where are you now and do you even think of me?
I'm telling you now, you are the stars that I'll follow
Endlessly, endlessly, endlessly...
Lyrics submitted by agnostic_rabbi, edited by smallwonderrobot
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