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.
Look at you!
With your branches hanging down, how do you
Move without the wind?
Flowers bloom upon your arms without sunlight.
You must be planted in sin
I'm not some kind of demon
You cannot judge every word that I say
We're not combined in some sort of cosmic web
We are just insignificant
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
Meaninglessness has no sign of slowing down
We are just floating black dust
Cruelty and chance are the rules of this universe
God, now roll these holy dice!
I'm not some kind of demon
You cannot judge every word that I say
We're not combined in some sort of cosmic web
We are just insignificant
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
Actually, God's not dead
He was never alive
A tight knit safety net
To catch those stubborn thoughts
I wish I couldn't think
I wish I wouldn't worry about what he thinks
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
With your branches hanging down, how do you
Move without the wind?
Flowers bloom upon your arms without sunlight.
You must be planted in sin
I'm not some kind of demon
You cannot judge every word that I say
We're not combined in some sort of cosmic web
We are just insignificant
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
Meaninglessness has no sign of slowing down
We are just floating black dust
Cruelty and chance are the rules of this universe
God, now roll these holy dice!
I'm not some kind of demon
You cannot judge every word that I say
We're not combined in some sort of cosmic web
We are just insignificant
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
Actually, God's not dead
He was never alive
A tight knit safety net
To catch those stubborn thoughts
I wish I couldn't think
I wish I wouldn't worry about what he thinks
I'm a sinner
You're a saint
But in the eyes of God
We are both the same
Lyrics submitted by Napican
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