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.
Seems like forever
Like forever
Since I tore myself apart
And left my friends in the wake
Of countless tears
And fading life
When I couldn't seem to grasp the life I lead
And the lives I touch
It's one year on now,
One year on, one year on
Still I struggle with the same demons
I shed as I lay there
Lost in my head, lost in my head
Lost in this goddamn hospital bed
I'm not the same man and I don't dare try,
Try to uncover all the darkness I hide
It's like my demons are my lovers
But I've got friends (friends)
By my side, I've got hope (hope) in my eyes
And dreams to aspire to
And the whole world to watch below
And death won't be my lover
I've got so much left to give
And take my life with subtle steps
Instead of not wanting all that is left
Instead of trying to take my own life
It's one year on
And I'm stronger
I want to live much longer
Not grow old and bitter
And not jaded and not hate what life gave me
And let the fear wash away
And let the demons blunt their claws
On a life that's full of mistakes
But always searching for much more.
I won't die defeated
(I won't die defeated)
'Cause I've got friends (Friends) by my side
I've got hope (hope) in my eyes
And dreams to aspire to
And the whole wide world to watch below...
And death won't be my lover I've got so much left to give and take my life with subtle steps instead of not wanting all that is left
Like forever
Since I tore myself apart
And left my friends in the wake
Of countless tears
And fading life
When I couldn't seem to grasp the life I lead
And the lives I touch
It's one year on now,
One year on, one year on
Still I struggle with the same demons
I shed as I lay there
Lost in my head, lost in my head
Lost in this goddamn hospital bed
I'm not the same man and I don't dare try,
Try to uncover all the darkness I hide
It's like my demons are my lovers
But I've got friends (friends)
By my side, I've got hope (hope) in my eyes
And dreams to aspire to
And the whole world to watch below
And death won't be my lover
I've got so much left to give
And take my life with subtle steps
Instead of not wanting all that is left
Instead of trying to take my own life
It's one year on
And I'm stronger
I want to live much longer
Not grow old and bitter
And not jaded and not hate what life gave me
And let the fear wash away
And let the demons blunt their claws
On a life that's full of mistakes
But always searching for much more.
I won't die defeated
(I won't die defeated)
'Cause I've got friends (Friends) by my side
I've got hope (hope) in my eyes
And dreams to aspire to
And the whole wide world to watch below...
And death won't be my lover I've got so much left to give and take my life with subtle steps instead of not wanting all that is left
Lyrics submitted by amymonsterr
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Nah Campbell13 is right,<br /> <br /> "I'm not the same man and I don't dare try," <br /> <br /> This fits exactly in his story, not yours. (:
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