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.
Just give me something I can understand
Put the memory down in my hand
One more look before you go
From those sad eyes, that follow me
I went to work, left you alone
The sun burns out as I come home
I don't feel a thing before the pain
I see those sad eyes, that follow me
She?s stopping traffic at the side at the road
She said she?s hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, yeah those sad eyes
The house is empty and my sugar's gone
It's hard to dream now that I'm alone
My clothes are dirty and my bed is cold
I miss the sad eyes, yeah those sad eyes
I miss the sad eyes, that follow me
She's slopping traffic at the side of the road
She said she's hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, that follow me
Those sad eyes, that follow me
Just give me something I can understand
Put the memory down in my hand
One more look before you go
She's stopping traffic at the side of the road
She said she's hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, that follow me
Those sad eyes, that follow me, those sad eyes
Put the memory down in my hand
One more look before you go
From those sad eyes, that follow me
I went to work, left you alone
The sun burns out as I come home
I don't feel a thing before the pain
I see those sad eyes, that follow me
She?s stopping traffic at the side at the road
She said she?s hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, yeah those sad eyes
The house is empty and my sugar's gone
It's hard to dream now that I'm alone
My clothes are dirty and my bed is cold
I miss the sad eyes, yeah those sad eyes
I miss the sad eyes, that follow me
She's slopping traffic at the side of the road
She said she's hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, that follow me
Those sad eyes, that follow me
Just give me something I can understand
Put the memory down in my hand
One more look before you go
She's stopping traffic at the side of the road
She said she's hitching a ride down to Mexico
I should have known I didn't treat her right
She threw her best dress on and blew a kiss goodbye
With those sad eyes, that follow me
Those sad eyes, that follow me, those sad eyes
Lyrics submitted by xx_sunshine
Sad Eyes Lyrics as written by Liam Titcomb David Thomson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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