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.
Tell me about what you think today
What are you doing
What do you want to say
Tell me about what's been going on
Where have you been, thought you were gone
Tell me what you can't tell me about
I won't listen but I'll tell them all anyhow
Tell me what you really want me to say
I don't care, I'll ask anyway
What do you think about what they all did
Say something bad
What do you really want to admit
You can tell me I won't say a word
Trust me, I won't tell the world
Won't tell them what you did last night
Won't tell them why you started that really big fight
Or why you ran out that time
It's none of my business, but I'm gonna make it mine
You keep talking
And I'll keep listening
But really it's the same, it's the same old story
Tell me about how it all went wrong
Who do you blame
Who from your world is gone
You know I've been through it too
It's off the record I promise you
So tell me all of the private things
What's there to know
Tell me who gave you that ring
What about your private line
Won't give it out, at least not this time
You keep talking
And I'll keep listening
But really it's the same, it's the same old story
I don't care what you want me to say
You're gonna write
What you want to anyway
Why are you wasting time on me
Just write what you want me to be
Cause I don't care what you want me to say
It's the same old story
Who's gonna care anyway
Promise me you won't ask about
Being a girl in a rock world
What are you doing
What do you want to say
Tell me about what's been going on
Where have you been, thought you were gone
Tell me what you can't tell me about
I won't listen but I'll tell them all anyhow
Tell me what you really want me to say
I don't care, I'll ask anyway
What do you think about what they all did
Say something bad
What do you really want to admit
You can tell me I won't say a word
Trust me, I won't tell the world
Won't tell them what you did last night
Won't tell them why you started that really big fight
Or why you ran out that time
It's none of my business, but I'm gonna make it mine
You keep talking
And I'll keep listening
But really it's the same, it's the same old story
Tell me about how it all went wrong
Who do you blame
Who from your world is gone
You know I've been through it too
It's off the record I promise you
So tell me all of the private things
What's there to know
Tell me who gave you that ring
What about your private line
Won't give it out, at least not this time
You keep talking
And I'll keep listening
But really it's the same, it's the same old story
I don't care what you want me to say
You're gonna write
What you want to anyway
Why are you wasting time on me
Just write what you want me to be
Cause I don't care what you want me to say
It's the same old story
Who's gonna care anyway
Promise me you won't ask about
Being a girl in a rock world
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Big Mouth Lyrics as written by Lawrence Smith Jalil Hutchins
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