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.
You look around when you make up your mind
You think everyone deserves a say
You never had a single thought in your life
Without your friends giving their okay
It's a detrimental state of mind
Having to see someone else's view
I'm sure you've done it most of your life
And thought everyone's following you
You don't think that anyone can tell
What you've been doing
I see right through your point of view
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
I don't even listen anymore
When you say that something isn't your style
Because I know that none of it is
And nothing has been for a while
I'm tired of you letting me know
That I've been going 'bout things all wrong
I like humming to a different tune
You like singing someone else's song
You don't think that anyone can tell
What you've been doing
I see right through your point of view
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
How could anybody think so little and
Say so much
Regurgitating lines, you've got the nerve to say that
I'm the one who's out of touch
How would you answer if I asked
Who are you,
'Cause who are you anyway?
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
You think everyone deserves a say
You never had a single thought in your life
Without your friends giving their okay
It's a detrimental state of mind
Having to see someone else's view
I'm sure you've done it most of your life
And thought everyone's following you
You don't think that anyone can tell
What you've been doing
I see right through your point of view
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
I don't even listen anymore
When you say that something isn't your style
Because I know that none of it is
And nothing has been for a while
I'm tired of you letting me know
That I've been going 'bout things all wrong
I like humming to a different tune
You like singing someone else's song
You don't think that anyone can tell
What you've been doing
I see right through your point of view
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
How could anybody think so little and
Say so much
Regurgitating lines, you've got the nerve to say that
I'm the one who's out of touch
How would you answer if I asked
Who are you,
'Cause who are you anyway?
Speak your own mind
Thought you were fooling me
Did you think that I was blind?
Speak your own mind
Lyrics submitted by jewfroguy
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