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.
All I give are little clues
Maybe one day I'll get through
There is nothing I can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
I only need to say its true
Your poor little heart already knew
But there is nothing you can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
Should my cover ever blow
Would you ever let it go?
There is something you should know
But hell if I'd ever let it show
So here I am, trying to be strong
It was noon, now my shadow's long
I guess I'll go and tell you just as soon as I
Get to the end of this song
To the end of this song, to the end of this song
To the end of this song, to the end of this song
The curse has won again
Soon I'll be alone
Take all you can
But please understand
It never really was love
All I give are little clues
Maybe one day I'll get through
But there is nothing you can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
Maybe one day I'll get through
There is nothing I can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
I only need to say its true
Your poor little heart already knew
But there is nothing you can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
Should my cover ever blow
Would you ever let it go?
There is something you should know
But hell if I'd ever let it show
So here I am, trying to be strong
It was noon, now my shadow's long
I guess I'll go and tell you just as soon as I
Get to the end of this song
To the end of this song, to the end of this song
To the end of this song, to the end of this song
The curse has won again
Soon I'll be alone
Take all you can
But please understand
It never really was love
All I give are little clues
Maybe one day I'll get through
But there is nothing you can do
I'll just keep on lying to you
Lyrics submitted by jcarrig, edited by annieorangetree, sydbarrett, Mellow_Harsher
Keep on Lying Lyrics as written by Kevin Parker
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