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.
We struggle to remember
We struggle to forget
No strangers to addiction
We're just drowning the pain
Good times with good friends
Good fights with enemies
We'll struggle to remember
But we can't forget
Every week it was a party back in those days
It didn't seem to matter that we were underage
And the days go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
It did more damage at the time than we all could see
And the days go by x4
We struggle with surrender
We struggle with regret
No strangers to opinions
Just tired of the games
Broke ties with good friends
Broke bread with enemies
We'll struggle to remember
But we can't forget
Seven days a week on tour we're out getting pissed
I need someone to fill me in on the things I missed
And the weeks go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
On the road sometimes it's all that will help you sleep
And the weeks go by x4
Young livers dying slowly
Through reckless days
We've come to accept
But we're not dead yet
Young livers dying slowly
Through reckless days
We've come to accept
When becoming men remember this:
Some never live
Some never die
But we're all here tonight
Not as many folks around anymore to see
At least at weddings and at funerals we share a drink
And the years go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
To tell the truth this shit is starting to make me sick
And the years go by x4
We struggle to forget
No strangers to addiction
We're just drowning the pain
Good times with good friends
Good fights with enemies
We'll struggle to remember
But we can't forget
Every week it was a party back in those days
It didn't seem to matter that we were underage
And the days go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
It did more damage at the time than we all could see
And the days go by x4
We struggle with surrender
We struggle with regret
No strangers to opinions
Just tired of the games
Broke ties with good friends
Broke bread with enemies
We'll struggle to remember
But we can't forget
Seven days a week on tour we're out getting pissed
I need someone to fill me in on the things I missed
And the weeks go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
On the road sometimes it's all that will help you sleep
And the weeks go by x4
Young livers dying slowly
Through reckless days
We've come to accept
But we're not dead yet
Young livers dying slowly
Through reckless days
We've come to accept
When becoming men remember this:
Some never live
Some never die
But we're all here tonight
Not as many folks around anymore to see
At least at weddings and at funerals we share a drink
And the years go by x4
Have a shot and wash it down with another drink
To tell the truth this shit is starting to make me sick
And the years go by x4
Lyrics submitted by GwillaWilla
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