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.
Some say "Bein' on the top is like bein' on the bottom"
From the placid Philadelphia to the New York City Jungle.
My boy, my boy I'll be watching you.
As the days drift into memories. Nestled into trouble, send me to a party and leave me on the double.
My boy, my boy, livin' like you do.
Cecil, stick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
Mama said, mama said, mamamamamama always said that a cowboy ain't more than ain't doin' the house of fun.
Tell, see fifty Indian's spirits where they broke their wings.
Nothing is. Giving up just you boy.
By the shed there is a woman. Who calls herself a charmer. And she whispers at the footsteps, big as Arizona, says: "Heed my boy, if everything you do"
She's so, sick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
Now, C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
Now he's heading out to Law School, to pick up his degree.
And he needs a girl who'll be for him, just what he wants her to be.
So long as there is money, so long as men are great.
He can settle in New Jersey and take pride in talking real estate.
But is there really nothing missing?
Of everything that's telling.
Like a line of dunking dohnuts who can say their life is just, something to get through.
Oh she should stick to higher mountains, and noble inhibitions.
She'll be comin' home to wife and kids with all their silly questions.
And the train is there and they're waiting on the platform just for you.
Now, Cecil, stick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
From the placid Philadelphia to the New York City Jungle.
My boy, my boy I'll be watching you.
As the days drift into memories. Nestled into trouble, send me to a party and leave me on the double.
My boy, my boy, livin' like you do.
Cecil, stick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
Mama said, mama said, mamamamamama always said that a cowboy ain't more than ain't doin' the house of fun.
Tell, see fifty Indian's spirits where they broke their wings.
Nothing is. Giving up just you boy.
By the shed there is a woman. Who calls herself a charmer. And she whispers at the footsteps, big as Arizona, says: "Heed my boy, if everything you do"
She's so, sick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
Now, C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
Now he's heading out to Law School, to pick up his degree.
And he needs a girl who'll be for him, just what he wants her to be.
So long as there is money, so long as men are great.
He can settle in New Jersey and take pride in talking real estate.
But is there really nothing missing?
Of everything that's telling.
Like a line of dunking dohnuts who can say their life is just, something to get through.
Oh she should stick to higher mountains, and noble inhibitions.
She'll be comin' home to wife and kids with all their silly questions.
And the train is there and they're waiting on the platform just for you.
Now, Cecil, stick with the story.
21 is lots of fun and after that boring.
Cecil, stick with the story.
Opinions are often better left in the quarry.
C-C-C-C-C-C-Cecil, stick with the story.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and grey.
Don't wanna end up sixty five alone and gay.
And they really set the wheels on fire, set the wheels on fire.
Lyrics submitted by lejospopo
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um sorry about many mistakes. I was hoping anyone who could figure it the other bits would submit corrections. Give a little to get a little, that's what I say. Hehe!