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 threw her away on the second we met
I couldn't have lied, I tried I was cashing a check
The ink was smeared, the lines were drawn and scribbled unclear
A cancellation, its time to learn to fly
Now that I've decided that you cant be trusted
One by one, wasn't that fun, this party dies, fades away
Late night phone calls that end in surprise
I can't believe you would give up your dignity
Just to take a ride with me
And how does it feel to be used
Climb in the back seat like luggage
Whores don't trip, they bleed on the tapestry
Whores don't trip, they bleed at the bar
Its your persistence that makes me sick its not the sight of your face
And now I am so faint caught up in just this way
I know that you can be more then this
This wasn't what I wanted you said I sewed that dream alive
Climb farther into hate is it this back seat making you itch
Morals become something from a dream
this isn't the way to blow off steam its all in your head
Give up this is making me sick my patience is wearing thin
I will be leaving you now stay away for long
Drag his body down to the mill,
Cut the ice with counterfeit bills, I'll take my share
Like lightning bolts that strike down in pairs
This is all justified
Step aside and watched the lie
This is all justified
Wont heal in time, this is all justified now
Stationed wit. I believe will go there
Now were all afraid to see why we can't give it up
But now your shirt comes off
I need something more tonight then your word
I couldn't have lied, I tried I was cashing a check
The ink was smeared, the lines were drawn and scribbled unclear
A cancellation, its time to learn to fly
Now that I've decided that you cant be trusted
One by one, wasn't that fun, this party dies, fades away
Late night phone calls that end in surprise
I can't believe you would give up your dignity
Just to take a ride with me
And how does it feel to be used
Climb in the back seat like luggage
Whores don't trip, they bleed on the tapestry
Whores don't trip, they bleed at the bar
Its your persistence that makes me sick its not the sight of your face
And now I am so faint caught up in just this way
I know that you can be more then this
This wasn't what I wanted you said I sewed that dream alive
Climb farther into hate is it this back seat making you itch
Morals become something from a dream
this isn't the way to blow off steam its all in your head
Give up this is making me sick my patience is wearing thin
I will be leaving you now stay away for long
Drag his body down to the mill,
Cut the ice with counterfeit bills, I'll take my share
Like lightning bolts that strike down in pairs
This is all justified
Step aside and watched the lie
This is all justified
Wont heal in time, this is all justified now
Stationed wit. I believe will go there
Now were all afraid to see why we can't give it up
But now your shirt comes off
I need something more tonight then your word
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@TornStatic I sooooo want to agree with you, but I'm just not sure it's that deep, haha