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.
A pastor swept away my wrongs
He put my mind at ease
He cannot do that for himself
He cannot change what he's seen
So he and I drove to the creek
And fished out some poor souls
The men who'd seen a bit too much
And couldn't keep their mouths shut
But I guess it's fair enough
I'm a fortune they never told
Afraid that I won't come true
I've been copying out the charts
I found and stole from you
How can anyone face a consequence
They can't understand?
I had a dream that nobody could fall asleep
And it was all my fault
For all my disbelief
Some original sin I couldn't take back
Said I was sorry
But maybe it's meant to be
And you were there telling me
How ashamed you were
And suddenly I felt no more guilt
A chemist pulled me to his side
He said he loathed what he had done
Said he had worked away his days
To give my God a different name
We built an orchard out of words
That had left their meanings
And since I felt their shade
I've found that everything is
Sickeningly simple when you strip it down
I think that everybody
Goes home alone
When the daylight dies
I'm a fortune they never told
Afraid that I won't come true
I've been copying out the charts
I found and stole from you
Did you know that we don't make sense
When you bring us into the light?
How can anyone face a consequence?
I just don't know
So I'll hide away my name
Until I finally hear the letters breaking down
Until the consonants and vowels resemble us
He put my mind at ease
He cannot do that for himself
He cannot change what he's seen
So he and I drove to the creek
And fished out some poor souls
The men who'd seen a bit too much
And couldn't keep their mouths shut
But I guess it's fair enough
I'm a fortune they never told
Afraid that I won't come true
I've been copying out the charts
I found and stole from you
How can anyone face a consequence
They can't understand?
I had a dream that nobody could fall asleep
And it was all my fault
For all my disbelief
Some original sin I couldn't take back
Said I was sorry
But maybe it's meant to be
And you were there telling me
How ashamed you were
And suddenly I felt no more guilt
A chemist pulled me to his side
He said he loathed what he had done
Said he had worked away his days
To give my God a different name
We built an orchard out of words
That had left their meanings
And since I felt their shade
I've found that everything is
Sickeningly simple when you strip it down
I think that everybody
Goes home alone
When the daylight dies
I'm a fortune they never told
Afraid that I won't come true
I've been copying out the charts
I found and stole from you
Did you know that we don't make sense
When you bring us into the light?
How can anyone face a consequence?
I just don't know
So I'll hide away my name
Until I finally hear the letters breaking down
Until the consonants and vowels resemble us
Lyrics submitted by SephNite
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