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.
Glowing in the shadows
Twisted in confusion
Grazing in the meadows
Voices in profusion
Colors thoughts and motions
Are trapped off in the halls
Feeling no emotions
That end without a start
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
Striving for perfection
And hiding when it comes
Seeing its reflection
And the fire it becomes
Tearing up the season
And turning outside in
Burning with the reasons
Learning from within
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
Trampled by the onslaught
Speeding feet of time
Dying by the unthought
Of voices and of pride
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
Twisted in confusion
Grazing in the meadows
Voices in profusion
Colors thoughts and motions
Are trapped off in the halls
Feeling no emotions
That end without a start
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
Striving for perfection
And hiding when it comes
Seeing its reflection
And the fire it becomes
Tearing up the season
And turning outside in
Burning with the reasons
Learning from within
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
Trampled by the onslaught
Speeding feet of time
Dying by the unthought
Of voices and of pride
Introspection what am I really like inside
Introspection why have all the prophets lied
There's a season when I will find out what I am
And there's a reason and I will someday find the plan
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