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.
As far as you know
I've gotten over you
And I bet it makes it easy yeah
Bet you still believed
When you let me go
I made a clean goodbye
Like it didn't even phase me no
I didn't even cry
But it's not all about you no
I've got a face to save too
But when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
And stop
Take a breath
Take a breath
Take control
Oh 'cause you know me
I'll let you go
As far as you know
Everything's A-OK
'Cause all I let you see is
The smile that I fake
And nobody knows
How much I hurt inside
'Cause I keep it in the closet yeah
And I hold my head up high
Won't need my pride that I lose no
Lay down and die I refuse oh
Yeah when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
And stop
Take a breath
take a breath
Take control
Oh 'cause you know me
I've got to go
As far as you know
I'm missin' you now
As far as you know
Need to twist your little neck
'Cause when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
Pull off the walls
break half the laws
I've got a pistol to light up a fire
And I stop
I've gotten over you
And I bet it makes it easy yeah
Bet you still believed
When you let me go
I made a clean goodbye
Like it didn't even phase me no
I didn't even cry
But it's not all about you no
I've got a face to save too
But when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
And stop
Take a breath
Take a breath
Take control
Oh 'cause you know me
I'll let you go
As far as you know
Everything's A-OK
'Cause all I let you see is
The smile that I fake
And nobody knows
How much I hurt inside
'Cause I keep it in the closet yeah
And I hold my head up high
Won't need my pride that I lose no
Lay down and die I refuse oh
Yeah when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
And stop
Take a breath
take a breath
Take control
Oh 'cause you know me
I've got to go
As far as you know
I'm missin' you now
As far as you know
Need to twist your little neck
'Cause when I get home all alone
I get to thinkin' 'bout
What you did and I
Come on Sweetie
And I burn all your letters
Tear off the linen
Break all the mirrors
As if you were in 'em
Pull off the walls
break half the laws
I've got a pistol to light up a fire
And I stop
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As Far as You Know Lyrics as written by Bobby Terry Bekka Bramlett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
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