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.
Have you seen yourself today?
Could you recognize your face?
Tell me tell me what to say
Mine's lost without a trace
Momma can you help me please?
My hero just stabbed me
With a knife that I did lend
'Oh momma whos my friend
Tell me, tell me why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry
Tell me, tell me how do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's
I had almost found my face
I was almost me
But my pride couldn't swallow what it ate
Boy I hope you're happy
Tell me, tell me why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry
Tell me, tell me how do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's
How do you feel when all the diamonds have run dry?
How do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's?
Today I found my face
Floating in a puddle of grace
A porcelin doll with cracks to mend
Oh momma I found a friend
Oh momma I found a friend
Oh momma I found a friend
Could you recognize your face?
Tell me tell me what to say
Mine's lost without a trace
Momma can you help me please?
My hero just stabbed me
With a knife that I did lend
'Oh momma whos my friend
Tell me, tell me why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry
Tell me, tell me how do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's
I had almost found my face
I was almost me
But my pride couldn't swallow what it ate
Boy I hope you're happy
Tell me, tell me why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry
Tell me, tell me how do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's
How do you feel when all the diamonds have run dry?
How do you feel after bittersweet goodbye's?
Today I found my face
Floating in a puddle of grace
A porcelin doll with cracks to mend
Oh momma I found a friend
Oh momma I found a friend
Oh momma I found a friend
Lyrics submitted by grubsmack
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"Have you seen yourself today? Could you recognize your face? Can you tell me what to say? Mine's lost without a trace."
Basically saying that she's starting to forget who she is and doesn't recognize herself when she looks in the mirror, figuratively.
"Momma, can you help me please? My hero just stabbed me with a knife that I did lend. Oh, Momma, who's my friend?"
She doesn't know what to do because someone she trusted betrayed her and now she isn't sure what to believe or who she can really trust.
"Tell me, tell me, why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry? Tell me, tell me, how do you feel after bittersweet good-byes?"
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"I had almost found my face; I was almost me. But my pride couldn't swallow what I ate. Boy, I hope you're happy."
She had almost recovered form the betrayal when she screwed up and backslid, and she's expecting a "I told you so."
"Tell me, tell me, why do you go when all the diamonds have run dry? Tell me, tell me, how do you feel after bittersweet good-byes?"
See above.
"How do you feel when all the diamonds have run dry? How do you feel after bittersweet good-byes?"
Repeated again.
"Today I found my face floating in a puddle of grace...a porcelain doll with cracks to mend. Oh Momma, I found a friend. Oh Momma, I found a friend. Oh Momma, I found a friend."
She finally found out who she was, despite all of the cracks and scars included. She found a friend who wouldn't betray her.
Just my interpretation.