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.
Prologue:
Sixteen years have passed since he,
one perfect of his kind, the Casanova of his time,
crowned himself to conquer the land in craving for lust
Lust, one of the seven deadly sins, punishment he has suffered
Look at him what did he become, who is he now?
My mind is burning like fire
And my evil heart stands still
All the time they put me in a wheel chair
And their meds give me the thrill
Hold on, what’s going on?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality?
Come on, what’s right or wrong?
Am I stumbling through the streets or is it just a stupid dream?
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
I was out, for not long
Three lusty women walked me home
When they left, they called me Mr. Madman
My head is constantly spinning
And my world is going down
All alone I’m staring through the window
Cause the white men took my crown
Hold on, what’s going on?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality?
Come on, what’s right or wrong?
Am I talking like E.T. or is it just a stupid dream ?
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen I can sing
Those evil white men got me in
When they left here they called me Mr. Madman
I’m done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I’m out, you will get who’s Mr. Madman!
I will take my last pill, gettin’ ready for the thrill
When I’m out you will know who’s Mr. Madman!
- Solo -
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen I can sing
Those evil white men got me in
When they left here they called me Mr. Madman
I’m done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I’m out, you will get who’s Mr. Madman!
I will take my last pill, gettin’ ready for the thrill
When I’m out you will know who’s Mr. Madman!
Sixteen years have passed since he,
one perfect of his kind, the Casanova of his time,
crowned himself to conquer the land in craving for lust
Lust, one of the seven deadly sins, punishment he has suffered
Look at him what did he become, who is he now?
My mind is burning like fire
And my evil heart stands still
All the time they put me in a wheel chair
And their meds give me the thrill
Hold on, what’s going on?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality?
Come on, what’s right or wrong?
Am I stumbling through the streets or is it just a stupid dream?
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
I was out, for not long
Three lusty women walked me home
When they left, they called me Mr. Madman
My head is constantly spinning
And my world is going down
All alone I’m staring through the window
Cause the white men took my crown
Hold on, what’s going on?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality?
Come on, what’s right or wrong?
Am I talking like E.T. or is it just a stupid dream ?
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen I can sing
Those evil white men got me in
When they left here they called me Mr. Madman
I’m done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I’m out, you will get who’s Mr. Madman!
I will take my last pill, gettin’ ready for the thrill
When I’m out you will know who’s Mr. Madman!
- Solo -
I’m so lost, no I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen I can sing
Those evil white men got me in
When they left here they called me Mr. Madman
I’m done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I’m out, you will get who’s Mr. Madman!
I will take my last pill, gettin’ ready for the thrill
When I’m out you will know who’s Mr. Madman!
Lyrics submitted by revanchist
Who is Mr. Madman? Lyrics as written by Sascha Gerstner
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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