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.
I decide it when it ends
Digging the only way in
Don't make me scream and beg
Nothing will ever feel new
It goes on and on until it's off
Cutting my only way in
Gray static in my head
And I'm ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
Running, running out of days
Digging my only grave, yeah
I tried to take my break
But the demon is always angry
Ooh, it goes on and on, and now it ends
The reality's breaking me in
Don't leave me here this way
Now you're ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I can't let it down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
And the world's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I'll let you down
I'll let you down
I'll let you
Digging the only way in
Don't make me scream and beg
Nothing will ever feel new
It goes on and on until it's off
Cutting my only way in
Gray static in my head
And I'm ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
Running, running out of days
Digging my only grave, yeah
I tried to take my break
But the demon is always angry
Ooh, it goes on and on, and now it ends
The reality's breaking me in
Don't leave me here this way
Now you're ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I can't let it down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
And the world's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I'll let you down
I'll let you down
I'll let you
Lyrics submitted by shizzy1427, edited by kakuncio
Let Me Down Lyrics as written by Josh Carter Sarah Barthel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I'm not sure what this is about. However... recent events shape it like this:
It's told from the perspective of a boy/guy.
The golden glow are his tears (you know those halo's you get when you cry a lot?) Which he's crying because his girlfriend or significant other or whatever left him without saying so.
I believe the next part says "bow of my soul", which i think is intending to mean "as in reverence, submission, salutation, recognition, or acknowledgment." or moreso "to yield; submit". Memories, can you show me the one that has a hold over me? can you show me the one I love back home? And in this case, the answer is no because all he remembers is the leaving
he kills himself
You can get me ready for my funeral. Get me ready to lead the procession of all the people I 'thought' I knew
But he really did know them, and they him, and he really did love people back home. And even though he's now dead, he realizes how incredibly young he was
You try to forget the death, but just can't, because it isn't something you just forget. It's always there.
And he wanted to believe that she would try. And lastly, and finally, and repeatedly, set me free "let me go"....
Correct lyrics:
This golden glow Is not happiness It's the dust that you Kicked on my face before Saying goodbye Oh memory Won't you speak to me Can you show me the Boat in my soul that can Sail me back home
Let me go
You can shave me down You can clean my teeth Get me ready to meet all The people that I thought I knew But my memory has Mistaken me
Can't remember the last Time I felt so Incredibly young
So let me go
And I try to leave But my bones Just won't agree And I try to believe You should try Set me free
Let me go
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I agree with you 100% To me its almost as if the singer is trying to let go of the ego and just be at peace and at home. She's trying to get to her soul and feel she wants to let go off fake happiness.
I think it has something to do with going back home after you've grown and been away for a long time. No matter what it's about, the first time she sings "So let me go" is absolutely haunting. I'm in love.
Okay. So now I'm thinking break-up that's making her leave. I honestly have no idea. Oh well.
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I guess this song is about death...
You can shave me down You can clean my teeth Get me ready to meet all The people that I thought I knew
seems to get ready for a funeral.