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.
If I were to go away
Would you follow me /to ends of the earth
To show me what /Your love is worth
Or would you go and buy a car
Shrug your shoulders /Say there you are
She didn't love me /anyway
If she had /she would have stayed
If I were to go away
Would I always look /for your beautiful face
In every crowd /every place
Or would I turn /and buy a hat
Turn my shoulders /say that is that
He didn't love me /now its clear
If he had /he would be here
Would you follow me /to ends of the earth
To show me what /Your love is worth
Or would you go and buy a car
Shrug your shoulders /Say there you are
She didn't love me /anyway
If she had /she would have stayed
If I were to go away
Would I always look /for your beautiful face
In every crowd /every place
Or would I turn /and buy a hat
Turn my shoulders /say that is that
He didn't love me /now its clear
If he had /he would be here
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@ PB beautiful interpretation. You nailed it on the bit about materialism
I love this song. You wrote it out a bit weird though
If I were to go away<br /> Would you follow me to ends of the earth<br /> To show me what your love is worth<br /> Or would you go and buy a car<br /> Shrug your shoulders, say there you are<br /> She didn't love me anyway<br /> If she had, she would have stayed<br /> <br /> If I were to go away<br /> Would I always look for your beautiful face<br /> In every crowd, every place<br /> Or would I turn and buy a hat<br /> Turn my shoulders, say that is that<br /> He didn't love me, now it's clear<br /> If he had, he would be here
Same but different.
"The woman’s hat can conceal, but also stand out, reflecting uncertainty about whether she wishes to be spotted."
(@No Good)