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 went out last night to a place where
The beautiful give death stares
So cold, you can feel the ice form on your bones
Dressed up like you're in a movie
Your effort is amusing, tonight
But you'd look better if I was blind
Didn't you enjoy yourself?
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
You're living like you're on TV
Like a protected species
Uh-oh, I would love to see you when you're old
Just like winter roses in bloom
I'll die before I'm like you
In time, they will all know just how hard you tired
Didn't you enjoy yourself
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
Didn't you enjoy yourself
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
So I can stay home
Stay there forever in your place
Where your friends are kinder to your face
Your clothes are all you have
And I'm sorry that your life's that bad
Stay there forever in your place
Where your friends are kinder to your face
Glamour is all you have
And I'm sorry that your life's that, I said,
You'll be here, so I can stay home
The beautiful give death stares
So cold, you can feel the ice form on your bones
Dressed up like you're in a movie
Your effort is amusing, tonight
But you'd look better if I was blind
Didn't you enjoy yourself?
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
You're living like you're on TV
Like a protected species
Uh-oh, I would love to see you when you're old
Just like winter roses in bloom
I'll die before I'm like you
In time, they will all know just how hard you tired
Didn't you enjoy yourself
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
Didn't you enjoy yourself
They held you up and put us down
Let me know the next time you'll be here
So I can stay home
So I can stay home
Stay there forever in your place
Where your friends are kinder to your face
Your clothes are all you have
And I'm sorry that your life's that bad
Stay there forever in your place
Where your friends are kinder to your face
Glamour is all you have
And I'm sorry that your life's that, I said,
You'll be here, so I can stay home
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