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.
Here's a sad story from a kid with a messed up home
He's got no parents and he's all stoned
He passes each day by smoking weed from time to time
'Cause it makes him feel alright
Let me tell you 'bout his friend Jim
He lights him up and grins
It makes him smile all day long
He's got time on his side but he sits on his behind
He starts it over and sings this song
Sammy, please come out and sing with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
How bout' you start with a fresh shave
Maybe shower from day to day
'Cause it'll make you feel alright
And about your friend Jim how 'bout you leave him
Until you find your way
Sammy, please come out and dance with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
Oh my God, what is this?
It appears as if
Sammy's found his way
But just remember when bad things happen
You don't lose your way
Sammy, please come out and sing with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
Sammy, please how 'bout you sing with me
Sammy, please
I like when you talk to me
I like when you talk to me
Sammy, please
He's got no parents and he's all stoned
He passes each day by smoking weed from time to time
'Cause it makes him feel alright
Let me tell you 'bout his friend Jim
He lights him up and grins
It makes him smile all day long
He's got time on his side but he sits on his behind
He starts it over and sings this song
Sammy, please come out and sing with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
How bout' you start with a fresh shave
Maybe shower from day to day
'Cause it'll make you feel alright
And about your friend Jim how 'bout you leave him
Until you find your way
Sammy, please come out and dance with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
Oh my God, what is this?
It appears as if
Sammy's found his way
But just remember when bad things happen
You don't lose your way
Sammy, please come out and sing with me
You seem occupied with nothing on your mind
How 'bout you get up that chair go and see the light
That there ain't nothing
There ain't nothing from this style of life
Sammy, please how 'bout you sing with me
Sammy, please
I like when you talk to me
I like when you talk to me
Sammy, please
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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