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.
They say help is comin
They say help is on it's way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
They run for cover
They got no answer
Why they left him for dead
They say help is comin
They say help is on its way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
Help is comin
They say is help is on its way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
They run for cover
They got no answer
Why they left him for dead
Help is comin
They say help is on its way
They say help is on it's way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
They run for cover
They got no answer
Why they left him for dead
They say help is comin
They say help is on its way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
Help is comin
They say is help is on its way
They shot him down
And he was innocent today
They run for cover
They got no answer
Why they left him for dead
Help is comin
They say help is on its way
Lyrics submitted by songofthedeafgirl
Friendly Fire Lyrics as written by Antonia Alana Freybe Smith Adam Wilson Kittredge
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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