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 know that I'm not worth a thing
But I hope that one day you can pay attention to me
When I put flowers at your door
And call your mom a whore
Cause she doesn't accept who you are
Neither do you
You don't see me for who I am
Just what I've done
You're drunk off your popularity
I'll rest my head and go to sleep
When you reject my calls
And don't try to see me at all
And you pretend that you still care
This is the road you chose to take
These are the friends you chose to break
You were the cornerstone of what we had and what is lost now
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't try to hide behind that famous disguise
The fact that you don't give a shit shows in your eyes so
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
The sun is shining but I really couldn't care less
I'd only give a flying fuck if I could enjoy it
I find it hard to find a way to find out where I should be
You never seemed to have a problem with that
I miss the days when we had all the time in the world
To think about everything
To think about nothing
I see you almost every other day
And think hey maybe things'll change
We share a glance no words exchanged
This is the road you chose to take
These are the friends you chose to break
You were the cornerstone of what we had and what is lost now
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't try to hide behind that famous disguise
The fact that you don't give a shit shows in your eyes so
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
But I hope that one day you can pay attention to me
When I put flowers at your door
And call your mom a whore
Cause she doesn't accept who you are
Neither do you
You don't see me for who I am
Just what I've done
You're drunk off your popularity
I'll rest my head and go to sleep
When you reject my calls
And don't try to see me at all
And you pretend that you still care
This is the road you chose to take
These are the friends you chose to break
You were the cornerstone of what we had and what is lost now
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't try to hide behind that famous disguise
The fact that you don't give a shit shows in your eyes so
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
The sun is shining but I really couldn't care less
I'd only give a flying fuck if I could enjoy it
I find it hard to find a way to find out where I should be
You never seemed to have a problem with that
I miss the days when we had all the time in the world
To think about everything
To think about nothing
I see you almost every other day
And think hey maybe things'll change
We share a glance no words exchanged
This is the road you chose to take
These are the friends you chose to break
You were the cornerstone of what we had and what is lost now
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Don't try to hide behind that famous disguise
The fact that you don't give a shit shows in your eyes so
Don't pity me with your goodbyes
Lyrics submitted by jjjonatron
Don't Pity Me Lyrics as written by Brad West
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
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