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.
Ms. Genova – You called and I’m coming over
There is something to be said for growing older
I can’t think of what it is right now
Maybe if we sit down I can force it out
Ms. Genova – Excuses aren’t going to win you over
And there’s a science to the politics of order
So smash your faith and flail your heart
Whatever makes you feel better at all
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
Ms. Genova – Come and lay with me here on the sofa
I only wanted to help try to smooth things over
You’ve scratched your names into the dark
Whatever makes you feel better at all
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
Ordinarily nothing fazes me
Ordinarily nothing scares the hell out of me
Ms. Genova – You called and I’m coming over
There is something to be said for growing older
I can’t think of what it is right now
Maybe if we sit down I can force it out
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
There is something to be said for growing older
I can’t think of what it is right now
Maybe if we sit down I can force it out
Ms. Genova – Excuses aren’t going to win you over
And there’s a science to the politics of order
So smash your faith and flail your heart
Whatever makes you feel better at all
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
Ms. Genova – Come and lay with me here on the sofa
I only wanted to help try to smooth things over
You’ve scratched your names into the dark
Whatever makes you feel better at all
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
Ordinarily nothing fazes me
Ordinarily nothing scares the hell out of me
Ms. Genova – You called and I’m coming over
There is something to be said for growing older
I can’t think of what it is right now
Maybe if we sit down I can force it out
(I’ll reach on up into the sun and pull the curtains over)
Whatever takes the edge off – Whatever helps you get on
You know I miss you more than anything or anybody else
Whatever gets you through – No matter what I do
You know I miss you more than anything
Lyrics submitted by Lil_Chaloopa
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