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.
I don't wanna fall in love
I don't think I'm tough enough
To endure the slings and arrows
But I wanna be with you
So tell me what am I to do
As my options, oh, they narrow
hold the words that you like
They are keeping me alive
As I pace my prison cell
You say everyone is flawed
But I know that you are wrong
'Cause there's beauty just as well
Can we mine some joy
From the stone of suffering?
I'm thinking of you
That's getting me through
I'm thinking of you
I don't wanna fall in love
'Cause I think I've had enough
Of the heartache and the sorrow
But I wanna be with you
And share in all the things you do
And share in all of your tomorrows
Oh, you cut me to the quick
Yeah you strike me like a blade
Oh, the things that you say
'Cause I see in me some you
So I wanna pick you up
And carry you away
Can we mine some joy
from the stone of suffering?
Oh, I'm thinking on you
That's gettin' me through
I'm thinking on you
That's gettin' me through
I'm thinking on you
I don't wanna fall in love
I don't think I'm tough enough
To endure the slings and arrows
But I want to be with you
So tell me, what am I to do
As my options, oh, they narrow
I don't think I'm tough enough
To endure the slings and arrows
But I wanna be with you
So tell me what am I to do
As my options, oh, they narrow
hold the words that you like
They are keeping me alive
As I pace my prison cell
You say everyone is flawed
But I know that you are wrong
'Cause there's beauty just as well
Can we mine some joy
From the stone of suffering?
I'm thinking of you
That's getting me through
I'm thinking of you
I don't wanna fall in love
'Cause I think I've had enough
Of the heartache and the sorrow
But I wanna be with you
And share in all the things you do
And share in all of your tomorrows
Oh, you cut me to the quick
Yeah you strike me like a blade
Oh, the things that you say
'Cause I see in me some you
So I wanna pick you up
And carry you away
Can we mine some joy
from the stone of suffering?
Oh, I'm thinking on you
That's gettin' me through
I'm thinking on you
That's gettin' me through
I'm thinking on you
I don't wanna fall in love
I don't think I'm tough enough
To endure the slings and arrows
But I want to be with you
So tell me, what am I to do
As my options, oh, they narrow
Lyrics submitted by lukekulich
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