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.
Lightning strikes me down
I'm on my knees
I can't write it out
But I'll show you what I mean
And the words, they will drip
Down the side of your cheeks
And I'm able to read them
When they spell out
"Let's just be friends"
Four simple words that
We keep on ignoring again and again
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
My life is a cross
Of a fire and a stampede
I burn inside
You still run after me
Yeah, we'll find out
How it feels to burn alive
Oh, you and me, girl
Let's set ourselves on fire
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
Oh yeah, we don't care who finds out
Tonight is all that matters right now
Let's go once more down to the dance floor
Make me sell my soul for more, yeah
Even when we fall asleep together
Even when we fall asleep together
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
I feel your body radiate
In the lightning we create
So let yourself believe
Oh yeah, we don't care who finds out
Tonight is all that matters right now
Let's go once more down to the dance floor
Make me sell my soul for more, yeah
I'm on my knees
I can't write it out
But I'll show you what I mean
And the words, they will drip
Down the side of your cheeks
And I'm able to read them
When they spell out
"Let's just be friends"
Four simple words that
We keep on ignoring again and again
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
My life is a cross
Of a fire and a stampede
I burn inside
You still run after me
Yeah, we'll find out
How it feels to burn alive
Oh, you and me, girl
Let's set ourselves on fire
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
Oh yeah, we don't care who finds out
Tonight is all that matters right now
Let's go once more down to the dance floor
Make me sell my soul for more, yeah
Even when we fall asleep together
Even when we fall asleep together
(As if we never even meant it)
Baby, let's leave them all for dead
All those thoughts inside your head
Can be reality
So let yourself believe
I feel your body radiate
In the lightning we create
So let yourself believe
Oh yeah, we don't care who finds out
Tonight is all that matters right now
Let's go once more down to the dance floor
Make me sell my soul for more, yeah
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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I believe it says "four simple words" rather than "four syllable". Sure, it may be posted that way on their MySpace, but I've listened to the song over and over and all I keep hearing is "four simple words."