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.
Grey weather just fool me, just tell me I'm right
Despite the careless words you say, I'm always keeping faith.
Chart the numbers, see a trend, we are moving in place
Despite your lack of blowing over I'm always keeping faith
You'd say this is not the time for goodbyes, it's too late.
You'd say this is not the time for goodbyes, it's too late, it's too late.
In the bright light of morning, map the last leg of the trip I call on you to catch me as I'm coming over that bridge
Through the night fog of the beach and the cracking concrete, the broken wings of reverie leave me always having faith
And you'd say, this is not the time for goodbyes
it's too late
you'd say, this is not the time for goodbyes
it's too late
it's too late
Despite the careless words you say, I'm always keeping faith.
Chart the numbers, see a trend, we are moving in place
Despite your lack of blowing over I'm always keeping faith
You'd say this is not the time for goodbyes, it's too late.
You'd say this is not the time for goodbyes, it's too late, it's too late.
In the bright light of morning, map the last leg of the trip I call on you to catch me as I'm coming over that bridge
Through the night fog of the beach and the cracking concrete, the broken wings of reverie leave me always having faith
And you'd say, this is not the time for goodbyes
it's too late
you'd say, this is not the time for goodbyes
it's too late
it's too late
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