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.
Some people, their love is is so great
It spans the countryside
Some people, their love is so pure
it never dies
Some peoples' love is so new
They just can't keep it inside
Some people get married
And friends and ex lovers gon' cry
But we don't have that so I put on my coat
And my hat and I tell ya I'm sorry
You say that's okay and no one's to blame
You're a sweet little girl on an airplane
And I know you'll come home
Or you'll tell me some shit on the phone
On the phone
On the phone
On a phone
On a phone
Now my roommate he bought a coffee press
And that nearly drove me to tears
See, it's the first thing she touched
In the mornings of those private school years
The brains though built for thinkin'
Are very good at worries and fears
What would I know
I'm only a volunteer
But you don't know that so I put on my coat
And my hat and I tell you I'm sorry
You say that's okay, but no one's to blame
You're a sweet little boy on an airplane
And I know you'll come home
Or you'll tell me some shit on the phone
On the phone
On the phone
On a phone
Lord lift me up or all gentlemen cause
We will never know if
it's right or it's wrong
Lord lift me up or all gentlemen cause
We will never know if
it's right or it's wrong
It spans the countryside
Some people, their love is so pure
it never dies
Some peoples' love is so new
They just can't keep it inside
Some people get married
And friends and ex lovers gon' cry
But we don't have that so I put on my coat
And my hat and I tell ya I'm sorry
You say that's okay and no one's to blame
You're a sweet little girl on an airplane
And I know you'll come home
Or you'll tell me some shit on the phone
On the phone
On the phone
On a phone
On a phone
Now my roommate he bought a coffee press
And that nearly drove me to tears
See, it's the first thing she touched
In the mornings of those private school years
The brains though built for thinkin'
Are very good at worries and fears
What would I know
I'm only a volunteer
But you don't know that so I put on my coat
And my hat and I tell you I'm sorry
You say that's okay, but no one's to blame
You're a sweet little boy on an airplane
And I know you'll come home
Or you'll tell me some shit on the phone
On the phone
On the phone
On a phone
Lord lift me up or all gentlemen cause
We will never know if
it's right or it's wrong
Lord lift me up or all gentlemen cause
We will never know if
it's right or it's wrong
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