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've had a long, long time to think it over now
You're not the one I waited for
You're askin' me to let it go for now
I can't take it anymore
What did you expect?
You've thrown away your self-respect
But I'm not gonna let you take me down, so I'll see you 'round
CHORUS:
Headed for nowhere, I don't want to go there
I know you've been leading me on
Headed for nowhere, I know that you don't care, so
Don't try to drag me along
You never stopped to ask where do we go from here
You've had the answers all along
But now you see the deadline, it's drawing near
And you don't know where you went wrong
You've had it all your way
And I stood beside you, come what may
But I'm not gonna follow you no more, no more
CHORUS
(guitar solo Rik left, Steve right)
I've had a long, long time to think it over now
You're not the one I waited for
You're askin' me to let it go for now
I can't take it anymore
I know you'll never change
Playin' all your games
But I'm not gonna follow you no more, no more
You're not the one I waited for
You're askin' me to let it go for now
I can't take it anymore
What did you expect?
You've thrown away your self-respect
But I'm not gonna let you take me down, so I'll see you 'round
CHORUS:
Headed for nowhere, I don't want to go there
I know you've been leading me on
Headed for nowhere, I know that you don't care, so
Don't try to drag me along
You never stopped to ask where do we go from here
You've had the answers all along
But now you see the deadline, it's drawing near
And you don't know where you went wrong
You've had it all your way
And I stood beside you, come what may
But I'm not gonna follow you no more, no more
CHORUS
(guitar solo Rik left, Steve right)
I've had a long, long time to think it over now
You're not the one I waited for
You're askin' me to let it go for now
I can't take it anymore
I know you'll never change
Playin' all your games
But I'm not gonna follow you no more, no more
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Headed for Nowhere Lyrics as written by Gil Moore Santer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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