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.
Chemicals keep me under control
Sleeping at the wheel
I can't feel my face
Maybe it's better this way
My stomach's twisted, all tied up in knots
And I'm feeling like I don't want this
Killing time as the clock goes
Tick tock, tick tock
They'll never keep you away from me
I know where you'll be tomorrow
What difference does it make to you?
I don't care ain't got the time
Winning the race for another line
It's written in my mind
Just to get it all away from me
Away from me
'Cause I think I'm falling
'Cause I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
And I'm thinking it's all just a big mistake
I think I'm falling
Falling, out of touch with life
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague, so wrong
So what have I been telling myself?
So I've been chosen
To be the victim of
Your misery
That's right I'm frozen
Chemicals keep me under control
So cold from all the ice and amphetamines
That I just might make you think
That Jesus was your middle name
As though it seems to be an act of God
But for now go ahead and believe what
You want to believe
'Cause I think I'm falling
'Cause I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
And I'm thinking it's all just a big mistake
I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
So what have I been telling myself
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So wrong
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Myself
You know what kills me?
Chemicals keep me under control
Why is everybody hooked on
When you feel so desperate you got your grip on me
I take away all the trust and all the sympathy
Why is everybody hooked on everybody else
I'll guess I'll never understand it
Come and fill your head with lies
No I can't explain
Why everyone seems so vague
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Deep Inside it's eating me away
Feelings are so vague
Feelings are so vague
Sleeping at the wheel
I can't feel my face
Maybe it's better this way
My stomach's twisted, all tied up in knots
And I'm feeling like I don't want this
Killing time as the clock goes
Tick tock, tick tock
They'll never keep you away from me
I know where you'll be tomorrow
What difference does it make to you?
I don't care ain't got the time
Winning the race for another line
It's written in my mind
Just to get it all away from me
Away from me
'Cause I think I'm falling
'Cause I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
And I'm thinking it's all just a big mistake
I think I'm falling
Falling, out of touch with life
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague, so wrong
So what have I been telling myself?
So I've been chosen
To be the victim of
Your misery
That's right I'm frozen
Chemicals keep me under control
So cold from all the ice and amphetamines
That I just might make you think
That Jesus was your middle name
As though it seems to be an act of God
But for now go ahead and believe what
You want to believe
'Cause I think I'm falling
'Cause I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
And I'm thinking it's all just a big mistake
I think I'm falling
Falling out of touch with life
So what have I been telling myself
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So wrong
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Myself
You know what kills me?
Chemicals keep me under control
Why is everybody hooked on
When you feel so desperate you got your grip on me
I take away all the trust and all the sympathy
Why is everybody hooked on everybody else
I'll guess I'll never understand it
Come and fill your head with lies
No I can't explain
Why everyone seems so vague
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating me away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Must be the rage deep down inside of me
Eating away
Eating me away
Feelings are so vague
So what have I been telling myself?
Deep Inside it's eating me away
Feelings are so vague
Feelings are so vague
Lyrics submitted by Hraesvelg
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