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.
What have I done?
And where am I?
This theatre
Is non-existent
It's suicide
But I can't look away
The stage is set and the curtains
Begin to raise
Now the audience
Is so calm and safe
But I don't regret a thing
Act One
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
This gruesome tune fills the room as it starts to play
So familiar but so far, so far away
Make it stop
But I can't stop again
This gruesome tune fills the room as it starts to play
So familiar but so far, so far away
This is what makes me whole
But it's so so wrong
But I've been here before
And I swear I've heard this song
This can't be erased
Cause it's who I, I am
So I'll sit in this place
And I'll take it in
And the look on their faces
They're played out in my mind
And how I love the taste
This is where I belong
I don't regret a thing
Could I ask for more?
What did I do this for?
But here I am fine
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
(Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?)
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
And where am I?
This theatre
Is non-existent
It's suicide
But I can't look away
The stage is set and the curtains
Begin to raise
Now the audience
Is so calm and safe
But I don't regret a thing
Act One
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
This gruesome tune fills the room as it starts to play
So familiar but so far, so far away
Make it stop
But I can't stop again
This gruesome tune fills the room as it starts to play
So familiar but so far, so far away
This is what makes me whole
But it's so so wrong
But I've been here before
And I swear I've heard this song
This can't be erased
Cause it's who I, I am
So I'll sit in this place
And I'll take it in
And the look on their faces
They're played out in my mind
And how I love the taste
This is where I belong
I don't regret a thing
Could I ask for more?
What did I do this for?
But here I am fine
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
(Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?
Was it so bad?)
This is where it all begins
My life through their eyes and the trials for my sins
Lyrics submitted by KylieBarakat
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