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.
Lay down explain to me from the start
Just how your life is falling apart
Because you and me Mr.Green
Have different points of view
Upon the world and our reality
Oh oh, how do I explain
I can't stop faking that I think
Everything is okay
And perfectly fine
'Cause those things I see on MTV
It really makes me
Sing along in my head
The wonderful lies
When reality is boring me
I change the channel
And sing along in my head
It's quite unhealthy, wouldn't you say
(It's quite unhealthy, wouldn't you say)
How far your mind is drifting away
(How far your mind is drifting away)
But I love seeing things like
Infomercial heroes selling
Sex toys to twelve year olds
Oh oh, it makes me believe
I'm better off faking that I think
Everything is okay
And perfectly fine
'Cause those things I see on MTV
It really makes me
Sing along in my head
The wonderful lies
When reality is boring me
I change the channel
And sing along in my...
I honestly think
You need to be cured
To open your eyes
And take part in this world
I honestly think
You need to be cured
To open your eyes
And take part in this world
Oh sweet psychiatry
Has told me what to see
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
In my world I want to keep on smiling
Even if it means to keep on lying
Justice isn't true
And nothing is to gain for eyes so blue
Justice is a game
To make us all forget we're all to blame
Just how your life is falling apart
Because you and me Mr.Green
Have different points of view
Upon the world and our reality
Oh oh, how do I explain
I can't stop faking that I think
Everything is okay
And perfectly fine
'Cause those things I see on MTV
It really makes me
Sing along in my head
The wonderful lies
When reality is boring me
I change the channel
And sing along in my head
It's quite unhealthy, wouldn't you say
(It's quite unhealthy, wouldn't you say)
How far your mind is drifting away
(How far your mind is drifting away)
But I love seeing things like
Infomercial heroes selling
Sex toys to twelve year olds
Oh oh, it makes me believe
I'm better off faking that I think
Everything is okay
And perfectly fine
'Cause those things I see on MTV
It really makes me
Sing along in my head
The wonderful lies
When reality is boring me
I change the channel
And sing along in my...
I honestly think
You need to be cured
To open your eyes
And take part in this world
I honestly think
You need to be cured
To open your eyes
And take part in this world
Oh sweet psychiatry
Has told me what to see
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
But I won't fold under pressure
And I will never answer the question
In my world I want to keep on smiling
Even if it means to keep on lying
Justice isn't true
And nothing is to gain for eyes so blue
Justice is a game
To make us all forget we're all to blame
Lyrics submitted by lostboat23
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