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.
Everything's fine until it hits you
All alone in the middle of a crowded room
How the hell did you get so brave
And do you still have a heart?
Yeah, I heard you were doing well
Sometimes I still miss you.
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take if from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
So this is what it feels like
No one here ever gets me,
So I learned how to fake it right
The ghost of a good day hoping for rain
Cause round here it's hard not to need a change
I can't say I blame you
I'm always looking for a way out too
Why is this all we ever risk, a proverbial dead end?
Sure, I'm just a loser,
But it's cool we can still be friends
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
Take it back a step to the summer I liked
We were lost but we were brave
I was just a teenage version of my old ways
Looking for a soul to save
And I'll tell you now you should just forget me
See, I'm the first place letdown of the year
Well, go ahead if you really want to take a chance
But don't hate me when I say 'I told you so'
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
All alone in the middle of a crowded room
How the hell did you get so brave
And do you still have a heart?
Yeah, I heard you were doing well
Sometimes I still miss you.
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take if from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
So this is what it feels like
No one here ever gets me,
So I learned how to fake it right
The ghost of a good day hoping for rain
Cause round here it's hard not to need a change
I can't say I blame you
I'm always looking for a way out too
Why is this all we ever risk, a proverbial dead end?
Sure, I'm just a loser,
But it's cool we can still be friends
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
Take it back a step to the summer I liked
We were lost but we were brave
I was just a teenage version of my old ways
Looking for a soul to save
And I'll tell you now you should just forget me
See, I'm the first place letdown of the year
Well, go ahead if you really want to take a chance
But don't hate me when I say 'I told you so'
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
It's all good, you know we're not the only ones
Take it from me, you're not so lonely
And I don't believe you
I don't believe you
Lyrics submitted by BadHatHarry
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