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.
The streets are just blankets and we sleep on their silky corpse
Covered up by them, why would we ever want to wake up?
Oh, no
Well, of course, of course, of course, of course
Of course we just do not know
What in hell are we here for?
We just do not know
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
The end is like cotton that we wear wherever we go
Covered up by this, why would we ever want to try on your clothes?
Well of course, of course, of course, of course
Of course we just do not know
Well, Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down
(Let down your guard)
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your only son
Of course we know, ah ah ah ah ah ah
Covered up by them, why would we ever want to wake up?
Oh, no
Well, of course, of course, of course, of course
Of course we just do not know
What in hell are we here for?
We just do not know
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
The end is like cotton that we wear wherever we go
Covered up by this, why would we ever want to try on your clothes?
Well of course, of course, of course, of course
Of course we just do not know
Well, Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down
(Let down your guard)
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your own damn soul
Lord lay down, Lord lay down, Lord lay down your only son
Of course we know, ah ah ah ah ah ah
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher, edited by Keldt
Of Course We Know Lyrics as written by Jeremiah Green Isaac Brock
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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@matteso80 Thanks for the thoughts, man. Matt? Mat here also (one t though…). I definitely understand the instinct to believe we are worse off today than we were 2,0000 years ago. There is so much injustice, pain, and suffering in the world that it’s hard to imagine a worse time than this. You are correct in that we are divided and that this division leads to many of the problems we see in the world. And we are the smartest and most capable beings on the planet and in the history of civilization. Yet, as you note, we cannot seem to right the ship on our own. I think more than anything this points to our need for God’s hand in our predicament. As a Christian I would point to Christ’s first coming as God’s hand in this endeavor. His work to reconcile the world back to him – people, creatures, and creation – as each currently experiences the pangs of death and decay. Orthodox Christian belief teaches that Christ will eventually come to this earth again, to finally reconcile and redeem all of creation and to defeat death and its effects. It is this hope that we are called to hang on to. Much of what Christ did while he was on earth was to provide a foretaste of this redeemed creation, namely his miracles (raising people from the dead, curing sickness and disease, etc. – notice a common theme among what he was eradicating?). The world is not what it should be. This is something most – if not all – of us can agree on. The answers are what we struggle with. Although I have faith and hope, it is often a struggle for me as well. Belief is not meant to be easy. Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that. However, believing there is no God is just that – a belief as well. Both take faith, if we’re being honest. That’s why I won’t ever cast aside the cares and concerns of anyone, especially an atheist. In my view, you have identified the problem and need for a solution. That is not something everyone can say. Keep searching, asking questions, and most importantly, keep an open mind. Cheers and rock on.