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.
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Where the sun done gone)
He was searching
Blindly night and day
This life, there must be more
Breaking beauty
Just to stay awake
His heart was like a stone
Ooh, ooh his heart was like a stone
And on the last day
He walked out in the sun
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
And on the last day
When all his work was done
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
All this rapture
Right here all along
In scraps he tore away
All this color
In his final breath
Exhaled the dark and gray
Ooh, ooh
Exhaled the dark and gray
And on the last day
He walked out in the sun
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
And on the last day
When all his work was done
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Where the sun done gone)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Where the sun done gone)
He was searching
Blindly night and day
This life, there must be more
Breaking beauty
Just to stay awake
His heart was like a stone
Ooh, ooh his heart was like a stone
And on the last day
He walked out in the sun
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
And on the last day
When all his work was done
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
All this rapture
Right here all along
In scraps he tore away
All this color
In his final breath
Exhaled the dark and gray
Ooh, ooh
Exhaled the dark and gray
And on the last day
He walked out in the sun
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
And on the last day
When all his work was done
He only just discovered the sun
On the last day
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Looky looky yonder)
(Where the sun done gone)
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The Last Day Lyrics as written by Richard Melville Hall Holly Hafermann
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No Surprises
Radiohead
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Just A Little Lovin'
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"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Blue
Ed Sheeran
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