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.
You gave me that look across the table
At dinnertime
Your toes caress my ankle
And I notice your breathing getting heavy
Your speech short of steady
It's obvious your ready
Skip the elevator
Head straight toward the stairs
Lipstick shades on pillowcases
Loving lasts together here
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
We'll turn the lights back on and straighten up the room
Unbuttoning my shirt, I watched you as you fixed your hair
We stumble downstairs
Can't tell them what has just occured
Never feeling awkward
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
At dinnertime
Your toes caress my ankle
And I notice your breathing getting heavy
Your speech short of steady
It's obvious your ready
Skip the elevator
Head straight toward the stairs
Lipstick shades on pillowcases
Loving lasts together here
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
We'll turn the lights back on and straighten up the room
Unbuttoning my shirt, I watched you as you fixed your hair
We stumble downstairs
Can't tell them what has just occured
Never feeling awkward
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
But you know
I don't have to tell you
It's not just about that, not just about that
And you know
We don't have to prove it
Was never about that, never about that
Lyrics submitted by BigD4u2nv70
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such a sweet song.
It really is a sweet song. It was great when they performed it live tonight.
It really is a sweet song. It was great when they performed it live tonight.
I belive its "Love and lust to gether here"
reallllly sweet song, straight up: i think its about her being ready to have sex?/something sexual and him being excitied/alright with it but then him just saying ..its not just about sex, it means something more
hmm...
They should of made a music video for this song instead of becoming a monster, i suppose if they want to be main stream they would have to make the music video to becoming a monster..
I think it's about 2 people doing it at a dinner party.
And I'm pretty sure it's "I'm buttoning my shirt" Not "Unbuttoning my shirt"
Sounds fun..."at a dinner party." Exciting trying not to get caught. But who wants to unbotton his/her own shirt; that's no fun. Listen to Pussycat Dolls "Buttons" and then you'll u nderstaand
me mucho gusto this song =]
me mucho gusto this song =]
i think it's 'love and lust together here' not 'loving lasts together here'. this song is amazing though. the way he delivers his words is so eloquent, even though it's about sex.