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.
I tell you what it's going to be like
I saw you on the bus and that was that
There's more to this than passing by
There's more to this than meets the eye
I tell you what it's going to be like
I saw you on the bus, I saw your shoes
They fell apart some time ago,
I'll buy some more in 5 years
[Chorus]
It's not my fault, I don't care
I don't regret a single thing
It's not my fault, I don't care
I don't regret a single thing
I tell you what it's going to feel like
You've lost a limb and you can feel it
It's too late, at night, not by my side
'Cause I'm not there to hold you too tight
I tell you what it's going to be like
Well you can never hold my hand in public
They can't know or understand
That you and me are now together
[Chorus]
You can have it all if that's alright
And I will give it all to you cause you never fight
You can have it all if that's alright
And know that you can have it all if it's alright
[Chorus]
You can have it all if that's alright
And I will give it all to you cause you never fight
Before that you could have it all if that's alright
And I would give it all to you cause you never fight
Before that you could have it all if that's alright
If it's alright
I saw you on the bus and that was that
There's more to this than passing by
There's more to this than meets the eye
I tell you what it's going to be like
I saw you on the bus, I saw your shoes
They fell apart some time ago,
I'll buy some more in 5 years
[Chorus]
It's not my fault, I don't care
I don't regret a single thing
It's not my fault, I don't care
I don't regret a single thing
I tell you what it's going to feel like
You've lost a limb and you can feel it
It's too late, at night, not by my side
'Cause I'm not there to hold you too tight
I tell you what it's going to be like
Well you can never hold my hand in public
They can't know or understand
That you and me are now together
[Chorus]
You can have it all if that's alright
And I will give it all to you cause you never fight
You can have it all if that's alright
And know that you can have it all if it's alright
[Chorus]
You can have it all if that's alright
And I will give it all to you cause you never fight
Before that you could have it all if that's alright
And I would give it all to you cause you never fight
Before that you could have it all if that's alright
If it's alright
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aww I love this song, it's so sweet
some of these lyrics are wrong. it should be: "you've lost a limb and you can feel it ITCH you late at night, not by my side, coz im not there to hold you too tightly"
and then "you can have it all if thats alright, and i would give it all to you 'cos you'd never fight me for it, and you can have it all if thats all right (repeat till end of song etc...)
anyone else think this song sounds like the beatles slightly?
I'm not sure I really get this song... what does it mean about losing a limb and stuff?
losing a limb is often used as a metaphor for losing the one you love. The sortof, "you feel like part of you is missing" thing.
I saw it a bit like a relationship that they have to keep hidden, and have to act like just passers by in the street- possibly because he's gone onto fame (hence the "It's not my fault I don't care I don't regret a single thing") and she doesn't want the limelight that comes with having a famous boyfriend.
damn triggerhappy mouse clicking finger.
what i would've said is that it's not necessarily a fame thing, it could be for other stuff where something has changed and she doesn't want the rest of the world to know they are together, or still together. That's why he's telling her what it'll be like if they have to do that..
i still don't really get the "it's not my fault i don't care i don't regret a single thing" bit. so if anyone would care to elaborate...
and is it from the point of view of the person who's decision it was to not be seen together, or is it the other way round?
i love this song, its one of the best, along with saturday night.
Its a common question Shezza gut a good one.
The KC's switch between characters alot, the song/story its sung or told by both characters it switches back and forth.
oh i see! ace, thanks SyroVision
Isn't about a stalker? or so said Ricky in an interview !!!