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.
And I see papers and papers*
Stacked up in formation
Which mean much before
They're line-ing the fire
As a bottomless heat goes
To harness your anger
Your blood and
Your deepest desire
Because there's no truth stolen
That's been ever brought forward
From the minds of the writers
Looking face down on the gutter
'Cause this world's full of thinkers
And suffragette speakers
who deny that they ever wear a dress
Oh this god forsaken town's in a mess
And all the truths been let out loose
Is desperate to amuse
As it grabs you by the throat
And strings out all the times you've used
But now you don't belong you
Whisper when you speak
You turn yourself to nighttime
Trying to find your feet
Oh let me run
Lord, let me run,
So let me run
Lord, let me run
But as the morning awakens
That light sends a shudder
The twist of hope that helps you down
Is left to rest and stir
You back down a hallway
To flourish the darkness
And you fool yourself
You did it all for her
And him, and her
But I've seen your face before
Rich boy playing poor
Ravaging the whores
Ignoring constant calls
Now you don't belong
You whisper when you speak
You turn yourself to nighttime
Trying to find your feet
Stacked up in formation
Which mean much before
They're line-ing the fire
As a bottomless heat goes
To harness your anger
Your blood and
Your deepest desire
Because there's no truth stolen
That's been ever brought forward
From the minds of the writers
Looking face down on the gutter
'Cause this world's full of thinkers
And suffragette speakers
who deny that they ever wear a dress
Oh this god forsaken town's in a mess
And all the truths been let out loose
Is desperate to amuse
As it grabs you by the throat
And strings out all the times you've used
But now you don't belong you
Whisper when you speak
You turn yourself to nighttime
Trying to find your feet
Oh let me run
Lord, let me run,
So let me run
Lord, let me run
But as the morning awakens
That light sends a shudder
The twist of hope that helps you down
Is left to rest and stir
You back down a hallway
To flourish the darkness
And you fool yourself
You did it all for her
And him, and her
But I've seen your face before
Rich boy playing poor
Ravaging the whores
Ignoring constant calls
Now you don't belong
You whisper when you speak
You turn yourself to nighttime
Trying to find your feet
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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