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.
I was talking to a young man at a party in these war days
And he asked me my thoughts
I talked about peace, fighting for the people, he scowled than walked away
Told me my views are fucked
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
Common suits its time to show us something
You know its time for better days
Common suits its time to show us something
Just get your hearts out front, and prove your something
Remember being proud, remember feeling loved, remember when leaders gave sacrifice
I believe all men don’t have a price
Truth in the state of the union address
Truth in this political process
I should not have to sing for this
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
Common suits its time to show us something
You know its time for better days
Common suits its time to show us something
Just get your hearts out front, and prove your something
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, try out your voice, just try out your voice
Now use it, now use it, we are the people
And he asked me my thoughts
I talked about peace, fighting for the people, he scowled than walked away
Told me my views are fucked
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
Common suits its time to show us something
You know its time for better days
Common suits its time to show us something
Just get your hearts out front, and prove your something
Remember being proud, remember feeling loved, remember when leaders gave sacrifice
I believe all men don’t have a price
Truth in the state of the union address
Truth in this political process
I should not have to sing for this
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
We screamed, we cry, the message has amplified
But they won’t hear the people’s voice
Common suits its time to show us something
You know its time for better days
Common suits its time to show us something
Just get your hearts out front, and prove your something
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, now use it, now use it, we are the people
Try out your voice, try out your voice, just try out your voice
Now use it, now use it, we are the people
Lyrics submitted by acidmaniac
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Great version of a great song,
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to me it sounds like they say come on, not common