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.
I got the call this mornin
At seven forty five
Ben told me what happened to you
Someone blew right through that light
Couldn't stop in time
You didn't make it past Oak Avenue
Well now you got me thinking
That I should have thought twice
Before I said the things I should have never said to you
Now the chance to make amends
The chance to apologize
Is the silent and cold Oak avenue
Why did I wait
To say the words inside of my head
I'm sorry
Now It's too late
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you before Oak Avenue
If I would have known
That we were running out of time
I would have broken down and talked to you
Now I have to face the truth
That's cooler than my pride
Now I have to face Oak Avenue
Why did I wait
To say the words inside of my head
I'm sorry
Now it's too late
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you before Oak avenue
(I should have told you)
Oak Avenue
(I should have told you)
Oak Avenue
(I should have told you)
Why did I wait
(should have said I'm sorry)
To say the words inside of my head
(Should have said I'm sorry)
I'm sorry
Now it's too late
(Should have said I'm sorry)
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you
I should have told you
That I'm sorry
That I loved you
Yeah I'm sorry
I didn't mean to, no
I'm so sorry
And I could have told you before Oak Avenue
I got the call this morning
at seven forty five
Ben told me what happened
To you
At seven forty five
Ben told me what happened to you
Someone blew right through that light
Couldn't stop in time
You didn't make it past Oak Avenue
Well now you got me thinking
That I should have thought twice
Before I said the things I should have never said to you
Now the chance to make amends
The chance to apologize
Is the silent and cold Oak avenue
Why did I wait
To say the words inside of my head
I'm sorry
Now It's too late
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you before Oak Avenue
If I would have known
That we were running out of time
I would have broken down and talked to you
Now I have to face the truth
That's cooler than my pride
Now I have to face Oak Avenue
Why did I wait
To say the words inside of my head
I'm sorry
Now it's too late
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you before Oak avenue
(I should have told you)
Oak Avenue
(I should have told you)
Oak Avenue
(I should have told you)
Why did I wait
(should have said I'm sorry)
To say the words inside of my head
(Should have said I'm sorry)
I'm sorry
Now it's too late
(Should have said I'm sorry)
Sorry is what I should have said
And I could have told you
I should have told you
That I'm sorry
That I loved you
Yeah I'm sorry
I didn't mean to, no
I'm so sorry
And I could have told you before Oak Avenue
I got the call this morning
at seven forty five
Ben told me what happened
To you
Lyrics submitted by sunshinekow
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