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.
Everything carries weight
Everything is the same
Within us, all together
Everything carries weight
Everything is the same
And we are all together
I can't keep my head up
I'd like to step on my friends
Step on my friend
But I can't keep my head my head up
I can't seem to keep my head
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
But you're still in
Treading water
(Keep my head)
(Keep my head)
(I can't keep my head)
I'd hate to seem so shallow
I'd like to get deeper in
Swim deeper in
But I can't find the water
I can't seem to find my way
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
But you're still in
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep
But you're still in
Treading water
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
Everything is the same
Within us, all together
Everything carries weight
Everything is the same
And we are all together
I can't keep my head up
I'd like to step on my friends
Step on my friend
But I can't keep my head my head up
I can't seem to keep my head
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
But you're still in
Treading water
(Keep my head)
(Keep my head)
(I can't keep my head)
I'd hate to seem so shallow
I'd like to get deeper in
Swim deeper in
But I can't find the water
I can't seem to find my way
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
But you're still in
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep my head above ground (I can't keep my head above ground, can't keep my head)
I can't keep
But you're still in
Treading water
Could it be we got lost in the summer?
Well I know you know that it's over
But you're still in
Treading water
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
You can drift along
You've got the time
The rest of us will live and die
Like plastic soldiers
Only growing older
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