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.
Last year, I drank a lot
I drank 'til I fell down
Last year, I smoked a lot
'Til my lungs turned brown
Last year, I crawled in circles
This year, I'm climbing up clouds, clouds
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
Last year, I promised myself I'd stop writing songs about girls
But you're a woman
Last year, I let you down
And I know I should have been around instead of drinking in town
Last year, I was a little boy
Now I feel like a young man, so many plans
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
Two, three, four
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
So let's call it even, we've got something to believe in and you know this
You know this is true
I'm talking to you so don't cut me out
I know you've got doubts but don't be too hasty and waste me like I'm wasting myself
I'm sorry for last year
I understand you and I read you like a book
And I know why you think that you've got to do this
You think these are all just empty words made pretty with my guitar
Thinking that there's no way that I could ever prove this
You're holding on to the past but it won't last
'Cause I know that I can make you laugh and smile
And I know that I can make all this pain worthwhile
We'll take it slow but if you want to move fast, I'm at your pace
And I know this sounds crazy but you know you amaze me
I'll never be lazy unless it's to be lazy with you
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
So let's call it even, we've got something to believe in and you know this
You know this is true
I'm talking to you so don't cut me out
I know you've got doubts but don't be too hasty and waste me like I'm wasting myself
Sorry for last year
Guess I'll see you around
You don't know how much I'm going to prove myself to you
With or without
I drank 'til I fell down
Last year, I smoked a lot
'Til my lungs turned brown
Last year, I crawled in circles
This year, I'm climbing up clouds, clouds
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
Last year, I promised myself I'd stop writing songs about girls
But you're a woman
Last year, I let you down
And I know I should have been around instead of drinking in town
Last year, I was a little boy
Now I feel like a young man, so many plans
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
Two, three, four
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
So let's call it even, we've got something to believe in and you know this
You know this is true
I'm talking to you so don't cut me out
I know you've got doubts but don't be too hasty and waste me like I'm wasting myself
I'm sorry for last year
I understand you and I read you like a book
And I know why you think that you've got to do this
You think these are all just empty words made pretty with my guitar
Thinking that there's no way that I could ever prove this
You're holding on to the past but it won't last
'Cause I know that I can make you laugh and smile
And I know that I can make all this pain worthwhile
We'll take it slow but if you want to move fast, I'm at your pace
And I know this sounds crazy but you know you amaze me
I'll never be lazy unless it's to be lazy with you
I don't know where I went wrong
I was lost, now I'm found, now you're gone, gone
'Cause I'm not a saint but I can paint myself into a better picture
One day, you'll see me in a big, golden frame and it'll hit you
So let's call it even, we've got something to believe in and you know this
You know this is true
I'm talking to you so don't cut me out
I know you've got doubts but don't be too hasty and waste me like I'm wasting myself
Sorry for last year
Guess I'll see you around
You don't know how much I'm going to prove myself to you
With or without
Lyrics submitted by Chrissal1x
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