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.
Don't ever ask me where I go
Last man who asked me had to go
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Don't ever ask me where I go
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Because if you start asking
I'll pull this heat I'm packing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I've never been beaten
I won't stop competing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I get the red out
When I take my lead out
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
Just thought I ought to let you know
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Last man who asked me had to go
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Don't ever ask me where I go
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Because if you start asking
I'll pull this heat I'm packing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I've never been beaten
I won't stop competing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I get the red out
When I take my lead out
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
Just thought I ought to let you know
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Lyrics submitted by escritoralaura
Hardcore Days & Softcore Nights Lyrics as written by David W Terry
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i actually think this song is about him leaving tulsa and heading up to the pacific northwest. and getting tired of people asking him questions about the state that he just left. apparently he left here on a bitter note, thus "the tulsa trap."
I love this song I heard it on the OC too lol. To me it's about how many times I've moved and all the different places and people I have met. About assumptions people make without really knowing the person and their own experiences and falling for these stereotypes but everyone is different, they all have their own story really it's their own and you can't really share that whole experience with someone else. It's about feeling like there's no one to relate too, that's why it's so resentful. anyway this song is awesome
I definitely agree. I don't think it's literally about being a gangster, but he uses "gangster" terms. I too have moved from a small town in Missouri, and have moved all over since then, so I actually get really hostile when people ask me where I'm from. I've started answering with "good question!" and I leave it at that. I also get even more angry when they ask me what I'm doing or where I'm going. I feel like pulling a gun! (Though of course I never would...) I guess because like the above poster said, everyone makes assumptions about me based on where I'm from or where I'm going.<br /> <br /> Love this song! I feel like it was written for me :-)
I like the sound of this song and I just plain old like it in general! I'm just not quite sure what the lyrics mean. From what I gather, he doesn't like people asking him questions or he'll get mad.
^ haha, yeah, basically! great song!
This guy certainly sounds Hardcore....God damn, I said god damn.
And on that note I just heard this song in the background of an Mtv show, as well as in a car commercial...
That tune is pretty addicting, I must admit.
o.c. soundtrack. but fantastic nonethless.
i like the music, his vocals are a little, different.
yeah, i heard it off the oc mix too which sounds lame, but believe it or not i do have good taste in music. i like it cause the vocals are different and i like songs where it's difficult to figure out what the artist is trying to say, like here.
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