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.
You wreckless kid, whatever happened to your innocence and your will to be yourself.
It's all washed up, and so are you.
I wish it weren't true, but just one time and you died.
I remember one time I was there.
(I never knew) You shrugged it off without a care.
But now it's gone.
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
I don't even know you anymore.
Your mind has melted to its core.
I'm not alone. I'm not the only one who misses you.
I remember one time I was there.
You blew it off without a care.
But now it's gone.
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
You only get one life to ruin.
So take the time to think it through.
Is this all that you wanted?
Is this all that you need?
You're dead to me.
Where's your mind?
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
It's all washed up, and so are you.
I wish it weren't true, but just one time and you died.
I remember one time I was there.
(I never knew) You shrugged it off without a care.
But now it's gone.
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
I don't even know you anymore.
Your mind has melted to its core.
I'm not alone. I'm not the only one who misses you.
I remember one time I was there.
You blew it off without a care.
But now it's gone.
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
You only get one life to ruin.
So take the time to think it through.
Is this all that you wanted?
Is this all that you need?
You're dead to me.
Where's your mind?
And if that's all you need then how do you hurt yourself so bad?
How do you live your life like that?
You live in isolation, you break off ties like it's nothing.
This is it, so long, so long...
Lyrics submitted by mypaperheart310
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