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.
Standing on the corner, he's begging for your change
You're looking at him sadly but is he so strange?
What would you do if he walked up?
Would you take a dollar and put it in his cup?
He is still a man, he's had some bad luck
Why is he there? Do you give a fuck?
Why do you hate? You talk down to him
You motherfuckers, you never even knew him
Do you wanna change?
I wanna change
You talk about giving but all you do is take
You say that you're real but we know that you're fake
What about you, what would you say
If you asked me for help and I just walked away?
What makes you different than the man on the street?
We all need food, we all need to eat
The truth of the matter is we're all the same
If one gives up we're all to blame
Do you wanna change?
I wanna change
You're looking at him sadly but is he so strange?
What would you do if he walked up?
Would you take a dollar and put it in his cup?
He is still a man, he's had some bad luck
Why is he there? Do you give a fuck?
Why do you hate? You talk down to him
You motherfuckers, you never even knew him
Do you wanna change?
I wanna change
You talk about giving but all you do is take
You say that you're real but we know that you're fake
What about you, what would you say
If you asked me for help and I just walked away?
What makes you different than the man on the street?
We all need food, we all need to eat
The truth of the matter is we're all the same
If one gives up we're all to blame
Do you wanna change?
I wanna change
Lyrics submitted by punkpirate
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