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.
Human life is filthy
But who are we to blame
Insects always fly
Directly into the flame
It’s in our nature
And it’s in our blood
The only way to wash us
Is to pray for a flood
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
The mosquitoes
Are sucking me dry
But I can’t say no
And I can’t deny
Injecting their poison
Just before they leave
They’ll all be back
Because I’m so naive
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
Dry mouths are biting
And scraping my skin
Searching and prodding
For someway in
I’ve tried to pull them off
And stop the attack
But they know that I will give in
And they always come back
I love to be pushed around
Take everything from me
I am an easy target
You can feed off of me
I am a willing victim
You can bleed me dry
When your future
Is looking bleak
Become a parasite
And then feed on the weak
Join with the masses and
You’ll feel complete
Like a newborn babe
Sucking from the teat
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
But who are we to blame
Insects always fly
Directly into the flame
It’s in our nature
And it’s in our blood
The only way to wash us
Is to pray for a flood
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
The mosquitoes
Are sucking me dry
But I can’t say no
And I can’t deny
Injecting their poison
Just before they leave
They’ll all be back
Because I’m so naive
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
Dry mouths are biting
And scraping my skin
Searching and prodding
For someway in
I’ve tried to pull them off
And stop the attack
But they know that I will give in
And they always come back
I love to be pushed around
Take everything from me
I am an easy target
You can feed off of me
I am a willing victim
You can bleed me dry
When your future
Is looking bleak
Become a parasite
And then feed on the weak
Join with the masses and
You’ll feel complete
Like a newborn babe
Sucking from the teat
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
She looks at me like A child in need
With a gaping mouth Displaying her thirsty greed
Your gums are bleeding And you fit right in
Just another leech With a toothless grin
Lyrics submitted by cvesper
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