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.
Nobody told you you were gonna go far
Maybe make a living, get a house with a yard
A big timer, you're a big timer
wouldn't ya know
Na Na Na
You talk it up, get 'em up off their knees
then cut 'em down to size, saying "Ain't nothing free"
A Big timer, you're a big timer
Wouldn't ya know
Now tell 'em what you do
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
What else can you do
You come around, we've got little to say
Nothing seems to matter but a year and a day
Here's a dimer, you no account grimer
Wouldn't I know
Na, Na NA
I bet my money, tell me who's gonna win
When they drop you in the ocean, you 'gon learn how to swim
A big timer, you're a big timer
and everyone knows
now tell 'em what you do
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
What else can you do
I'll see ya round if we're older someday
Then, we'll walk on by
Give a nod and a wave
A big climber
With the old timers
alone at the bar
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
It's like flipping a switch oh
Head up
It's gonna happen tonight
See your name in some lights
Well, oh, oh
you know...
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
What else can you do
Maybe make a living, get a house with a yard
A big timer, you're a big timer
wouldn't ya know
Na Na Na
You talk it up, get 'em up off their knees
then cut 'em down to size, saying "Ain't nothing free"
A Big timer, you're a big timer
Wouldn't ya know
Now tell 'em what you do
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
What else can you do
You come around, we've got little to say
Nothing seems to matter but a year and a day
Here's a dimer, you no account grimer
Wouldn't I know
Na, Na NA
I bet my money, tell me who's gonna win
When they drop you in the ocean, you 'gon learn how to swim
A big timer, you're a big timer
and everyone knows
now tell 'em what you do
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
What else can you do
I'll see ya round if we're older someday
Then, we'll walk on by
Give a nod and a wave
A big climber
With the old timers
alone at the bar
Keep your head up
gonna get it tonight
kick it over and over
well you're on, on your own son
Head up
Gonna get myself rich
Maybe find a new girl
It's like flipping a switch oh
Head up
It's gonna happen tonight
See your name in some lights
Well, oh, oh
you know...
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
Keep your head up
What else can you do
Lyrics submitted by vampireangie
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