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.
Don't stand around
So far, it's empty
Just pull close these witnesses
That follow, so trusting
There they go
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Cause quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Climb up your pedestal
To hang yourself from it
A cold day without the praise
I used when I never ever meant to change
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Cause quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
His straight jacket fashion
Can't believe he could
But I cry denial
To say that it should
This straight jacket fashion
I can't believe he could
Stab myself just the same
You know that you should
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Quietly, you're overrated anyhow
Currently, you've spread yourself so thin
Quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
So far, it's empty
Just pull close these witnesses
That follow, so trusting
There they go
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Cause quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Climb up your pedestal
To hang yourself from it
A cold day without the praise
I used when I never ever meant to change
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Cause quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
His straight jacket fashion
Can't believe he could
But I cry denial
To say that it should
This straight jacket fashion
I can't believe he could
Stab myself just the same
You know that you should
By the way
We last because we're colorful
And as for fools, just play the opposite
Quietly, you're overrated anyhow
Currently, you've spread yourself so thin
Quietly, you're overrated anyhow
And currently, you spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
Spread yourself so thin
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Currently in running as my favorite song from this album, but antisaint is helluva hard to beat.
Alright opinions aside. I love Chevelle because they don't preach, but rather they show you the process. They are explaining the science of religion.
IF you don't voice yourself and take your life back immediately, you are losing your value. And losing your life.
"Cause quietly, you're overrated anyhow And currently, you spread yourself so thin"
Us spiritual types believe we are exceptional people in this rat race of a world, yet without a voice we are weaker then the next asshole. And energetically we must take back our lives, because currently we do not allow enough of ourselves out to create the beautiful dreams that we want to make come true.
That's Straight Jacket Fashion. Good people tend to tie and bind themselves up in their own perceptions, because they care far too much about what others think. It's kind of cliche, the push to think for yourself, but perhaps some of us needed it to be beat in our head multiple times. I for one certainly am.
"We last because we're colorful And as for fools, just play the opposite"
Don't forget that a person who has delved within and learned to become their potential survives through everything because of that richness (color) we have inside of us.
As it says, as for the fools or assholes in the world, those that detest and want to ruin life in any way, just do your thing. Don't get sucked in and go on. Erase them from your lives, and end things with a smile. No matter a bloody-knuckle fist fight or the causation of job stress, you stand up for yourself against these people and end it with a smile. When hurt is all they feed upon, its the simple act of disregard that is the best weapon against them.