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.
Prologue:
You and I life’s great ravine
On separate sides,
A hundred miles between
But my love, all is not lost
For life is just another bridge to cross
Little girl say Little boys don’t
Grow up just change their toys
Trade the innocence, passion for purity
Cast away those silly games
Leaving only stale remain
Then we fool ourselves
Call it maturity
When we fool ourselves
Call it maturity
It’s little wonder such a sad refrain
Dulls our spirit of adventure
On the way
Now I’m asking so you have to tell
Are you still my comic angel?
looking through the eyes of a child tonight
Driving me wild tonight can I unwrap you girl?
looking through the eyes of a child tonight
try to decide tonight how can I trap you girl
trust me I’m a doctor
got I need a nurse
take me for a physical
Little boys say Little girls grow
Materialistic curves sell their souls
For wealth, call it security
They invariably find loveless
Money leaves behind
Such a bitter taste
Love is the only way
Where is the laughter we exhibited
Is it lying by the wayside where it fell
When did we became inhibited
Be yourself my comic angel
You can be the captain
I’m all the crew you need
Ready for a mutiny
Show me, you’re the teacher
I would like to learn catch a girl
Kiss a girl
Epilogue:
Childhood scenes of you and me
Still reaching out to live our fantasies
Part of you, another side
That you won’t ever have to
Hide from me
We can see this world will be
A better place
It’s not too late to dream
You and I life’s great ravine
On separate sides,
A hundred miles between
But my love, all is not lost
For life is just another bridge to cross
Little girl say Little boys don’t
Grow up just change their toys
Trade the innocence, passion for purity
Cast away those silly games
Leaving only stale remain
Then we fool ourselves
Call it maturity
When we fool ourselves
Call it maturity
It’s little wonder such a sad refrain
Dulls our spirit of adventure
On the way
Now I’m asking so you have to tell
Are you still my comic angel?
looking through the eyes of a child tonight
Driving me wild tonight can I unwrap you girl?
looking through the eyes of a child tonight
try to decide tonight how can I trap you girl
trust me I’m a doctor
got I need a nurse
take me for a physical
Little boys say Little girls grow
Materialistic curves sell their souls
For wealth, call it security
They invariably find loveless
Money leaves behind
Such a bitter taste
Love is the only way
Where is the laughter we exhibited
Is it lying by the wayside where it fell
When did we became inhibited
Be yourself my comic angel
You can be the captain
I’m all the crew you need
Ready for a mutiny
Show me, you’re the teacher
I would like to learn catch a girl
Kiss a girl
Epilogue:
Childhood scenes of you and me
Still reaching out to live our fantasies
Part of you, another side
That you won’t ever have to
Hide from me
We can see this world will be
A better place
It’s not too late to dream
Lyrics submitted by brooza
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