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.
And I will never see the truth,
This is not a matter of my youth.
I do not need anybody else,
Bonds would put my mind into cells.
And I will never know I was wrong,
Never listen to those truly strong.
I do not fear anything that's not me,
Ignorance is the ultimate key.
But I wouldn't want to live like this forever.
But change myself? never, never!
The very thought sends shivers down my spine.
I'm sure everything, everything will be fine.
I am the one who cries out at night,
For somebody to change my very core.
Not sure why I live in endless fright,
Doomed to love only myself forevermore.
I am the one who has no real friends,
Shallow people flocking to my banner.
Always trying to make easy amends,
Cherishing my own overbearing manner.
Life - always fragile.
I will never change.
Love - always fleeting.
I will never change.
Life - always fragile.
I will never change.
Love - always fleeting.
I will never change.
But I wouldn't want to live like this forever.
Maybe I really was too clever.
But I wouldn't want to end like that.
I would die lonely and incredibly sad.
I will never drag myself out of this,
The shadows of my past bogging me down.
Feeling lost in turmoil and crisis,
My face forever set in an endless frown.
I have been hurt beyond mental repair,
Thence destined to suffer eternal damnation.
No one can be there for me to care,
But without I will never find salvation.
Lust - always empty.
But I will never change.
Death - always tempting.
But I will never change.
Lust - always empty.
But I will never change.
Death - always tempting.
But I will never change.
Everything is about control.
I must never slip, nor ever fall.
Anything is possible for me.
I must never doubt, and finally be free.
And finally be free.
This is not a matter of my youth.
I do not need anybody else,
Bonds would put my mind into cells.
And I will never know I was wrong,
Never listen to those truly strong.
I do not fear anything that's not me,
Ignorance is the ultimate key.
But I wouldn't want to live like this forever.
But change myself? never, never!
The very thought sends shivers down my spine.
I'm sure everything, everything will be fine.
I am the one who cries out at night,
For somebody to change my very core.
Not sure why I live in endless fright,
Doomed to love only myself forevermore.
I am the one who has no real friends,
Shallow people flocking to my banner.
Always trying to make easy amends,
Cherishing my own overbearing manner.
Life - always fragile.
I will never change.
Love - always fleeting.
I will never change.
Life - always fragile.
I will never change.
Love - always fleeting.
I will never change.
But I wouldn't want to live like this forever.
Maybe I really was too clever.
But I wouldn't want to end like that.
I would die lonely and incredibly sad.
I will never drag myself out of this,
The shadows of my past bogging me down.
Feeling lost in turmoil and crisis,
My face forever set in an endless frown.
I have been hurt beyond mental repair,
Thence destined to suffer eternal damnation.
No one can be there for me to care,
But without I will never find salvation.
Lust - always empty.
But I will never change.
Death - always tempting.
But I will never change.
Lust - always empty.
But I will never change.
Death - always tempting.
But I will never change.
Everything is about control.
I must never slip, nor ever fall.
Anything is possible for me.
I must never doubt, and finally be free.
And finally be free.
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edwartica... Thank you for making that connection. Whole-heartedly.
I've always heard this song as me, my conscious(which bolth freaks me out and warms my heart). Referrencing these lyrics here didn't change the song I know, but hearing your MBTI referrence made a huge impact on my scoring. So compelling, that me being a lurker, actually made an account to come say this. By it, I'm borderline INFP... Being true to myself, I didn't take any of it to heart, for fear and doubt of it relating. Because of your relation, I now do. And I'm happy to accept this generalization because I see myself in it and no longer feel alone.
I'd be more grammatically correct and punctual, but I'm late to see The Dark Knight midnight showing! XD
Thank you so very much :]