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.
No sense in admitting I’m weary from the wait
No sense in pretending that I'm pressing on the gate
No power in a promise that I can find the cause
All it takes are a few mistakes, so how can I be sure?
What if I fall? What happens next?
What if my foundation was a thought out of context?
No power in a process that leaves me in the dark
So I'll just go with what I know - it's written on my heart
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS] I know I'll find my way soon
Show me a place in the sun
‘Cause somewhere on the journey is the strength to go on
So let the dark fade, show me a break in the cloud
‘Cause every day I'm waiting brings me one degree down
No shame in admitting I feel a little scared
No sense in pretending that I'll know before I'm there
No power in a promise with no authority
All it takes are a few mistakes before I'm lost at sea
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS]
I feel this inclination leading me to doubt my destination
I used up all my patience all the time I waited at the station
I don't want to break the sky
I'm not going to come back down
I don't want to lose my mind
I'm too far gone to turn back now
I can't avoid the feeling maybe all the signs could be misleading
With all my senses reeling when I saw my dreams all hit the ceiling
I don't want to break the sky
I'm not going to come back down
I don't want to lose my mind
I'm too far gone to turn back now
Can't turn back now
No need for reflecting on why it took so long
No need for rejecting this road I'm walking on
No point reminiscing on things I can't repair
All it takes are a few good breaks and suddenly I'm there
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS]
Find my way soon
Show me a place in the sun
‘Cause somewhere on the journey is the strength to go on
So let the dark fade, show me a break in the cloud
‘Cause every day I'm waiting brings me one degree down
No sense in pretending that I'm pressing on the gate
No power in a promise that I can find the cause
All it takes are a few mistakes, so how can I be sure?
What if I fall? What happens next?
What if my foundation was a thought out of context?
No power in a process that leaves me in the dark
So I'll just go with what I know - it's written on my heart
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS] I know I'll find my way soon
Show me a place in the sun
‘Cause somewhere on the journey is the strength to go on
So let the dark fade, show me a break in the cloud
‘Cause every day I'm waiting brings me one degree down
No shame in admitting I feel a little scared
No sense in pretending that I'll know before I'm there
No power in a promise with no authority
All it takes are a few mistakes before I'm lost at sea
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS]
I feel this inclination leading me to doubt my destination
I used up all my patience all the time I waited at the station
I don't want to break the sky
I'm not going to come back down
I don't want to lose my mind
I'm too far gone to turn back now
I can't avoid the feeling maybe all the signs could be misleading
With all my senses reeling when I saw my dreams all hit the ceiling
I don't want to break the sky
I'm not going to come back down
I don't want to lose my mind
I'm too far gone to turn back now
Can't turn back now
No need for reflecting on why it took so long
No need for rejecting this road I'm walking on
No point reminiscing on things I can't repair
All it takes are a few good breaks and suddenly I'm there
But though it's late in the day
[CHORUS]
Find my way soon
Show me a place in the sun
‘Cause somewhere on the journey is the strength to go on
So let the dark fade, show me a break in the cloud
‘Cause every day I'm waiting brings me one degree down
Lyrics submitted by NickBush24, edited by Octavarium64
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