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 drove all night i didn't want to tell you
I was on your sight oho what a lonely night
Where girls walk and fall apart one time
But you can disregard everything
They tell you i'm just very tired
You really had no secrets, just a secret life
All the things you knew I never knew i knew
Would you take it back if you could?
Would you throw it all away
And tell me I misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could?
I gave you everything every woman should
I gave you all those things
Oho how it stings
To think I left the dream just for a while
Oh no but dreams they die
Right when someone tells you it was all a lie
Right when someone tells you
They're very sorry
I didn't want to tell you it was not the time
Would you take it back if you could
Would you throw it all away
And tell me I misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you took
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you took
Oh I slept last night
The first time in a while i dreamed I'd fly
Oho what lovely night
I flew away to find what I've left behind
And when I grew my wings
I know I could forgive you almost everything
That I have ever done it was all the same
You would not believe what I could see
I would take it back if I could
I would throw it all away oh misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you could
Give back what you took
I was on your sight oho what a lonely night
Where girls walk and fall apart one time
But you can disregard everything
They tell you i'm just very tired
You really had no secrets, just a secret life
All the things you knew I never knew i knew
Would you take it back if you could?
Would you throw it all away
And tell me I misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could?
I gave you everything every woman should
I gave you all those things
Oho how it stings
To think I left the dream just for a while
Oh no but dreams they die
Right when someone tells you it was all a lie
Right when someone tells you
They're very sorry
I didn't want to tell you it was not the time
Would you take it back if you could
Would you throw it all away
And tell me I misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you took
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you took
Oh I slept last night
The first time in a while i dreamed I'd fly
Oho what lovely night
I flew away to find what I've left behind
And when I grew my wings
I know I could forgive you almost everything
That I have ever done it was all the same
You would not believe what I could see
I would take it back if I could
I would throw it all away oh misunderstood
Would you take it back if you could
Would you take it back if you could
Give back what you took
Give back what you could
Give back what you took
Lyrics submitted by Schildpaddo
Take It Back Lyrics as written by Katie Herzig
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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