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.
Could you keep your head up?
When you're losing ground
Could you keep your head up?
Everything you once loved
Like your own blood
Comes crumbling down
Could you keep your head up?
Sometimes the tears we cry
Are more than any heart can take
We hurt, just keep it inside
Small wonder that it starts to break
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken
Could you find a daydream?
In the dead of night
Could you find a daydream
Keep a quiet victory
To a whisper
In an uphill fight
Could you keep your head up
Sometimes the tears we cry
Are more than any heart can take
We hurt, just keep it inside
Small wonder that it starts to break
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken
Everything you once loved lies unbroken
Many moons will light us
Many moons will guide us
Everything you once loved lies unbroken
Leave the past behind us
Leave the past behind us
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken, unbroken
When you're losing ground
Could you keep your head up?
Everything you once loved
Like your own blood
Comes crumbling down
Could you keep your head up?
Sometimes the tears we cry
Are more than any heart can take
We hurt, just keep it inside
Small wonder that it starts to break
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken
Could you find a daydream?
In the dead of night
Could you find a daydream
Keep a quiet victory
To a whisper
In an uphill fight
Could you keep your head up
Sometimes the tears we cry
Are more than any heart can take
We hurt, just keep it inside
Small wonder that it starts to break
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken
Everything you once loved lies unbroken
Many moons will light us
Many moons will guide us
Everything you once loved lies unbroken
Leave the past behind us
Leave the past behind us
Many moons will lighten the way
And sure this night will follow a day
And everything you once loved remains
Unbroken, unbroken, unbroken
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