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.
Pushing thrusting bulbs
into the light
a peasant thought
starts its flight
from reason
and from fact
A peasant thought
grows two legs
opens up its heart
an absurd courtship
oh dear
oh dear
what has become of hesitation?
oh dear
oh dear
did the mosquitos bite bring me down?
She said..
"Lets sing the crippling song"
Her lips always ate moments
like days
..and I was not prepared
I was gone
..and I was not prepared
to let my guard down
so i fed her
the end
THE END OF MY SPEAR
We would throw
rocks n' things
into our well
ourselves as well
we would ride to a
. . clack and kabik
Like Dinosaurs
Dropping into the darkness
WE SINK
You should have seen her..
at one with the gods
she said
"Lets sing the Cripple Song"
Then I was gone
Oh dear, Oh dear!
Then i was gone
Oh dear, Oh dear!
Then i was gone
She said
"Lets sing The Cripple Song together"
Then I was gone.
into the light
a peasant thought
starts its flight
from reason
and from fact
A peasant thought
grows two legs
opens up its heart
an absurd courtship
oh dear
oh dear
what has become of hesitation?
oh dear
oh dear
did the mosquitos bite bring me down?
She said..
"Lets sing the crippling song"
Her lips always ate moments
like days
..and I was not prepared
I was gone
..and I was not prepared
to let my guard down
so i fed her
the end
THE END OF MY SPEAR
We would throw
rocks n' things
into our well
ourselves as well
we would ride to a
. . clack and kabik
Like Dinosaurs
Dropping into the darkness
WE SINK
You should have seen her..
at one with the gods
she said
"Lets sing the Cripple Song"
Then I was gone
Oh dear, Oh dear!
Then i was gone
Oh dear, Oh dear!
Then i was gone
She said
"Lets sing The Cripple Song together"
Then I was gone.
Lyrics submitted by KrackedJars
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Its about growing up from a baby--who is happy, non-self-conscience and interested in everything--into a confused, miserable, self-important adult and hating your significant other and leaving them because they want to marry you. That's how I interpret the video. The lyrics alone seem more like its simply about breaking up when your girlfriend wants to get married (sing the cripple song)