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.
Endless time is arriving in this lost and found
What is now was always but never seemed to be
In the breath of a heartbeat the walls tumble down
An elusive light and sound enraptured me
But I remain in my body
Words fail to describe what we feel when we die inside
God only knows what we're feeling
when the lights grow dim
Is there really a voice inside
in the silent within
Torn apart by a twister of greed lust and pride
When I bleed it's a need to be one with you
Why is anger so hungry and love so blind
Why do we hurt when we cry
Well God only knows what we're dreaming
in our ultimate sin
Do we really hide anything
in the silent within
Silent within, within
Ohh hide in your darkness
And I'm dreaming today
Only for a moment would you hear
Oh slow me down
Run away
God only knows and He ain't talkin'
In the sound and the light and the life
There's no end to the bottom when we start to fall,
There's no top to the high when we want to climb
And this heart is a prison bound by chains of gold
Wherein lies the keys
God only knows how we're falling
While reaching for Him
In this vacuum of time and space
in the silent within
God only knows
within
It's a drop from the ocean
A star from the sky
A grain of sand from the earth
A tear from an eye
When the light is before us
And shines in our life
In the silent within
God only knows
What is now was always but never seemed to be
In the breath of a heartbeat the walls tumble down
An elusive light and sound enraptured me
But I remain in my body
Words fail to describe what we feel when we die inside
God only knows what we're feeling
when the lights grow dim
Is there really a voice inside
in the silent within
Torn apart by a twister of greed lust and pride
When I bleed it's a need to be one with you
Why is anger so hungry and love so blind
Why do we hurt when we cry
Well God only knows what we're dreaming
in our ultimate sin
Do we really hide anything
in the silent within
Silent within, within
Ohh hide in your darkness
And I'm dreaming today
Only for a moment would you hear
Oh slow me down
Run away
God only knows and He ain't talkin'
In the sound and the light and the life
There's no end to the bottom when we start to fall,
There's no top to the high when we want to climb
And this heart is a prison bound by chains of gold
Wherein lies the keys
God only knows how we're falling
While reaching for Him
In this vacuum of time and space
in the silent within
God only knows
within
It's a drop from the ocean
A star from the sky
A grain of sand from the earth
A tear from an eye
When the light is before us
And shines in our life
In the silent within
God only knows
Lyrics submitted by Paradox
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