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 feel sick, that was sex not relationship. I've waited this time to find I already knew me.
I now see that I was filled with apathy when I needed to feel like I could be what most of the other boys are.
I wished I could have brought fantasy to life, now all I want to be is not what I wanted today.
It felt new but not as good as staying true to what to what I now see has been hidden away, but always a part of me.
I respect all opinions; I respect all we've seen today.
I tried so hard to do this I tried so hard to change my ways.
But now I see that I can't change from how I've always been.
So this might be you but baby, it's not me.
I feel sick, that was sex not relationship. I've waited this time to find I already knew me.
So why waste time pretending that I am fine with friendship put on the line for something that means much less to me now?
All these times I just froze up inside meant all this time I didn't feel so free.
All these days I thought I'd change my ways and turn myself into something I'm not.
All these times I just froze up inside meant all this time I didn't feel so free.
Now I'm aware I do have love to share only in ways which feel right to me.
Can't you see all I'm saying is for me this is not right just yet, I need to feel trust.
I respect all opinions; I respect all we've seen today.
I tried so hard to do this, I tried so hard to change my ways.
But now I see that I can't change from how I've always been.
And it doesn't make a difference when I try my heart fails me.
So can you find it in yourself to accept what you see?
Because this might be you but baby, its not me.
I now see that I was filled with apathy when I needed to feel like I could be what most of the other boys are.
I wished I could have brought fantasy to life, now all I want to be is not what I wanted today.
It felt new but not as good as staying true to what to what I now see has been hidden away, but always a part of me.
I respect all opinions; I respect all we've seen today.
I tried so hard to do this I tried so hard to change my ways.
But now I see that I can't change from how I've always been.
So this might be you but baby, it's not me.
I feel sick, that was sex not relationship. I've waited this time to find I already knew me.
So why waste time pretending that I am fine with friendship put on the line for something that means much less to me now?
All these times I just froze up inside meant all this time I didn't feel so free.
All these days I thought I'd change my ways and turn myself into something I'm not.
All these times I just froze up inside meant all this time I didn't feel so free.
Now I'm aware I do have love to share only in ways which feel right to me.
Can't you see all I'm saying is for me this is not right just yet, I need to feel trust.
I respect all opinions; I respect all we've seen today.
I tried so hard to do this, I tried so hard to change my ways.
But now I see that I can't change from how I've always been.
And it doesn't make a difference when I try my heart fails me.
So can you find it in yourself to accept what you see?
Because this might be you but baby, its not me.
Lyrics submitted by paulleonard666
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