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.
"The furies are at home in the mirror, it is their address. Even the clearest water if deep enough can drown"
Hatred made a final stand
He felt some strength he made some plans
He looked at love the battle lost
Like the charge of the light brigade
Or a bitter twisted Thatcherite
This is my last crusade
No one is listening anyway
Speak in tongues and language lost
I found alchemy and I found trust
The grass has covered all the scars
A last crusade a last hurrah
From the bottom of your heart
You've had you say you've played your part
If only hate were generous
And not this mass of emptiness
This is my last crusade
To rid this land of hipocrisey
To lay down bare the miserable truth
Of vanity and greed inside you
This is my last crusade
The greatest thing I ever said
But crusades are doomed to fail
Leaving me all alone again
Hatred made a final stand
He felt some strength he made some plans
He looked at love the battle lost
Like the charge of the light brigade
Or a bitter twisted Thatcherite
This is my last crusade
No one is listening anyway
Speak in tongues and language lost
I found alchemy and I found trust
The grass has covered all the scars
A last crusade a last hurrah
From the bottom of your heart
You've had you say you've played your part
If only hate were generous
And not this mass of emptiness
This is my last crusade
To rid this land of hipocrisey
To lay down bare the miserable truth
Of vanity and greed inside you
This is my last crusade
The greatest thing I ever said
But crusades are doomed to fail
Leaving me all alone again
Lyrics submitted by Colonel Kurtz
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