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.
Hey hey, I know it wasn't New York
Where I lost my mind
Hey hey, I know I must have left it
It was back home all the time,
And where were you while we lay
So drunk that we died
Hey hey, I know, but who could blame us,
Under pressure
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed
Hey hey, I know its just a toothache,
I won't even cry
Hey hey, the candy store prescriptions
All lined up in the aisles
And where were you while we lay
Shipwrecked in denial
Hey hey, its just a pill to help you
Sleep right through the night
I should have stayed in bed
And I know
I should have stayed in bed
I know I should have stayed in bed
Because tomorrow's gonna be another party
You stay too long until the lights get lonely
Oh tomorrow's gonna be another party
Wait too long til we all stay out of the
Sun, sun, sun, sun
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed
I know, I know, it wasn't New York, New York
I know, I know, it wasn't New York, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
Where I lost my mind
Hey hey, I know I must have left it
It was back home all the time,
And where were you while we lay
So drunk that we died
Hey hey, I know, but who could blame us,
Under pressure
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed
Hey hey, I know its just a toothache,
I won't even cry
Hey hey, the candy store prescriptions
All lined up in the aisles
And where were you while we lay
Shipwrecked in denial
Hey hey, its just a pill to help you
Sleep right through the night
I should have stayed in bed
And I know
I should have stayed in bed
I know I should have stayed in bed
Because tomorrow's gonna be another party
You stay too long until the lights get lonely
Oh tomorrow's gonna be another party
Wait too long til we all stay out of the
Sun, sun, sun, sun
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed,
And I know,
I should have stayed in bed
I know, I know, it wasn't New York, New York
I know, I know, it wasn't New York, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
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