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.
When I greet the morning with a smile you always loved
And I leave my bed, now empty, and sometimes it breaks my heart
Then I pause a second, breathe the air you left for me,
Which fills my room with green - reminds me of our dreams
When I let the sun in and the coffee warms me up
With a hint of sorrow I dream of things we both were dreaming of
And I dream of mountains higher than the ache in me,
Catch water against the drought, where we'll meet beyond the clouds
[Chorus]
Live for the dreams you shared with me
Llive for the places where we'll meet
Live for our mystic scenery
Live for my isle we'll visit again
When I face the window, see reflections of your face
And behind your eyes the distance creates an image of our place
There I see the ocean, deeper than the pain I feel
Though endless miles apart I will meet you in my heart
[Chorus]
Once we lived our life, then you were near and joy withstood the time
The places that we dreamt of, the paintings that we draw
That no one could take us away, that no one but us ever saw
Against the flow of time I realized that only love survives
And you did never leave my life, still near mountains and oceans we hide
On my isle you stand by my side... you are always by my side...
When I turn the light off, kiss your dreamy lips goodnight
Then I turn my head and start to sing my love a lullaby
When I close my eyes a universe you offer me
Our universe this night - I dream now and I smile...
And I leave my bed, now empty, and sometimes it breaks my heart
Then I pause a second, breathe the air you left for me,
Which fills my room with green - reminds me of our dreams
When I let the sun in and the coffee warms me up
With a hint of sorrow I dream of things we both were dreaming of
And I dream of mountains higher than the ache in me,
Catch water against the drought, where we'll meet beyond the clouds
[Chorus]
Live for the dreams you shared with me
Llive for the places where we'll meet
Live for our mystic scenery
Live for my isle we'll visit again
When I face the window, see reflections of your face
And behind your eyes the distance creates an image of our place
There I see the ocean, deeper than the pain I feel
Though endless miles apart I will meet you in my heart
[Chorus]
Once we lived our life, then you were near and joy withstood the time
The places that we dreamt of, the paintings that we draw
That no one could take us away, that no one but us ever saw
Against the flow of time I realized that only love survives
And you did never leave my life, still near mountains and oceans we hide
On my isle you stand by my side... you are always by my side...
When I turn the light off, kiss your dreamy lips goodnight
Then I turn my head and start to sing my love a lullaby
When I close my eyes a universe you offer me
Our universe this night - I dream now and I smile...
Lyrics submitted by NickBush24
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