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 woke up on Sunday morning
With a shoe that was not mine
Let the taxi on the corner drive away
So I walked up Ponce de Leon
With my lips all caked in wine
Let my night clothes in the daytime give me away
And I don't want to remember
But I don't want to forget
And no one will believe me if I say
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
And I came home with her lipstick
And a thousand bites and scars
And a mud stain on my knee cap to remind
Made a Quick Shop stop for salsa
Just to spill it on the floor
Stuck my head inside a freezer to rewind
And the mayor won't believe me
And my drummer thinks I'm high
But I know I should let this one get away
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
I'll see you when I go out
We can be in love for just one day
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
And there were all those tripped out people
At our table at the end of the night
So i met you by the bathroom to escape
I was so drunk, I think i said
"I want you inside me now"
And we fell into the doorstop
Like a wave
And I don't think I remember
And I try not to forget
But I think that I let this one get away
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
See you when I go out
We can be in love for just one day
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
With a shoe that was not mine
Let the taxi on the corner drive away
So I walked up Ponce de Leon
With my lips all caked in wine
Let my night clothes in the daytime give me away
And I don't want to remember
But I don't want to forget
And no one will believe me if I say
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
And I came home with her lipstick
And a thousand bites and scars
And a mud stain on my knee cap to remind
Made a Quick Shop stop for salsa
Just to spill it on the floor
Stuck my head inside a freezer to rewind
And the mayor won't believe me
And my drummer thinks I'm high
But I know I should let this one get away
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
I'll see you when I go out
We can be in love for just one day
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
And there were all those tripped out people
At our table at the end of the night
So i met you by the bathroom to escape
I was so drunk, I think i said
"I want you inside me now"
And we fell into the doorstop
Like a wave
And I don't think I remember
And I try not to forget
But I think that I let this one get away
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
See you when I go out
We can be in love for just one day
So honey don't you call now
Don't pick up the phone now
Don't you know we're better off this way?
Trying not to spoil it now
You'll see me when you go out
We can be in love for just one day
Lyrics submitted by krushzed
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