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.
Jena and Jimmy they met at a rally to bring our boys back from the war
Jimmy was dancing he was dancing like crazy showing no mercy to the dance floor
Jena was minding she was minding her business she did not want no company
'Til Jimmy spotted her like a lamb to the slaughter and he coaxed her over with a martini
And Jimmy said "ooohh ooohh ooohh"
She could feel it hitting her bloodstream
Before she knew it she was she was up on his chopping block and he was flagging down a taxi
And Jimmy said..
"If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna take one kiss to shut you up (and that'll be enough)
If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna kiss your lips to shut you up"
She told him stories of social injustices and constitutional rights
He smirked and turned his head "just lighten up" he said "baby we got all night"
Jena was beautiful and spoke convincingly he listened just like a priest
His best shot at stopping her was if he co-opted her so he got two more rounds of drinks
And Jimmy said "ooohh ooohh ooohh"
Jimmy held her like an enemy
Then toasted global peace and dovetailing interests as he threw his shot back with a wink
And Jimmy said
"If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna take one kiss to shut you up (and that'll be enough)
If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna kiss your lips to shut you up"
Jimmy was dancing he was dancing like crazy showing no mercy to the dance floor
Jena was minding she was minding her business she did not want no company
'Til Jimmy spotted her like a lamb to the slaughter and he coaxed her over with a martini
And Jimmy said "ooohh ooohh ooohh"
She could feel it hitting her bloodstream
Before she knew it she was she was up on his chopping block and he was flagging down a taxi
And Jimmy said..
"If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna take one kiss to shut you up (and that'll be enough)
If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna kiss your lips to shut you up"
She told him stories of social injustices and constitutional rights
He smirked and turned his head "just lighten up" he said "baby we got all night"
Jena was beautiful and spoke convincingly he listened just like a priest
His best shot at stopping her was if he co-opted her so he got two more rounds of drinks
And Jimmy said "ooohh ooohh ooohh"
Jimmy held her like an enemy
Then toasted global peace and dovetailing interests as he threw his shot back with a wink
And Jimmy said
"If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna take one kiss to shut you up (and that'll be enough)
If you give me your love
I'll give you my love
I'll give you my love
Gonna kiss your lips to shut you up"
Lyrics submitted by PurpleDee
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