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.
Into bursting into flames
You burn so brightly
To shame the shamed
Feeling feelings were never yours
You woke up screaming
1974
1974
74, 74, 74, 74
Child of the 80's
The Hillsborough crush
That girl in the fourth year
That was up the duff
Lisa Parkes I loved you
But you never saw
A year below you
1974
1974
You're face now fear here
You're getting skanks
Must be a reason
Why I'm shooting blanks
If you were the somewhere
Right in my life
The only saviour
You're mine tonight
Big wheel turning
Down by the river
Found my calling
Down by the river
Wanna live forever
So far so good
Now I trust myself better
God I wish you would
I've never been ungrateful
Good with the law
I know I've been faithful
1974
1974
I'll die in your footsteps
Trade on your name
I'll kill you with kindness
If you hurt me again
Standing in the rain
Thinking of you tonight
I've been searching for a meaning
Trying to find a wife
Loving all persons
To make it alright
I've been singing in the rain
Watching over you tonight
Stunned by the saddest
Songs she used to sing
Don't look for tomorrow today
Goodbye dear Sunday
It's been fun now it's Monday
Everything's coming up roses
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
You burn so brightly
To shame the shamed
Feeling feelings were never yours
You woke up screaming
1974
1974
74, 74, 74, 74
Child of the 80's
The Hillsborough crush
That girl in the fourth year
That was up the duff
Lisa Parkes I loved you
But you never saw
A year below you
1974
1974
You're face now fear here
You're getting skanks
Must be a reason
Why I'm shooting blanks
If you were the somewhere
Right in my life
The only saviour
You're mine tonight
Big wheel turning
Down by the river
Found my calling
Down by the river
Wanna live forever
So far so good
Now I trust myself better
God I wish you would
I've never been ungrateful
Good with the law
I know I've been faithful
1974
1974
I'll die in your footsteps
Trade on your name
I'll kill you with kindness
If you hurt me again
Standing in the rain
Thinking of you tonight
I've been searching for a meaning
Trying to find a wife
Loving all persons
To make it alright
I've been singing in the rain
Watching over you tonight
Stunned by the saddest
Songs she used to sing
Don't look for tomorrow today
Goodbye dear Sunday
It's been fun now it's Monday
Everything's coming up roses
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
Child of the 80's
1974
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