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 get into my car, turn the radio on
Drive by your house, your window, your bed
Well, it's been two years gone, since we've been over and done
Ah, but your voice is still ringing in my ears
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
I saw you way up town, another girl by your side
I knew by your smile she was more than just a friend
I'm gonna bury my heart in a coffin so deep, Lord
Know when I'll never feel your arms again
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
'Cause when love is over, you're gonna learn about time
You're gonna plot and scheme, you're gonna weep and moan
You're gonna wonder why, why, why
It's 3:00 a.m. says the clock on the wall
Here in the dark of the night the world stands still
I'm reaching for the phone, that old number to paw
Oh, but I know I can't stand to feel that chill
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart, oh, they must have had a broken heart
They must have, must have, must have had a broken heart
Drive by your house, your window, your bed
Well, it's been two years gone, since we've been over and done
Ah, but your voice is still ringing in my ears
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
I saw you way up town, another girl by your side
I knew by your smile she was more than just a friend
I'm gonna bury my heart in a coffin so deep, Lord
Know when I'll never feel your arms again
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
'Cause when love is over, you're gonna learn about time
You're gonna plot and scheme, you're gonna weep and moan
You're gonna wonder why, why, why
It's 3:00 a.m. says the clock on the wall
Here in the dark of the night the world stands still
I'm reaching for the phone, that old number to paw
Oh, but I know I can't stand to feel that chill
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart
Who divided up the days into hours, the hours into minutes
How could they really be that smart
Who divided up the minutes into seconds, they must have had a broken
Must have had a broken heart, oh, they must have had a broken heart
They must have, must have, must have had a broken heart
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