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.
with your sunglasses on
and your feet in the creek
i would not go around here
if you were not here with me
and i'm assembled this way
in the space you don't take
there's no legible self
i can evoke when you go away
life was not bad
with tall cans
and hold hands
you're my best friend
and i need you
do you know that?
with your overalls on
and your feet in the creek
an assemblage of moments
of when you wanted me
and i evoked you today
with my feet in the creek
as if you'd feel something shake you
as if you'd think of me and say
life was not bad
with tall cans
and hold hands
you're my best friend
and i need you
do you know that?
and your feet in the creek
i would not go around here
if you were not here with me
and i'm assembled this way
in the space you don't take
there's no legible self
i can evoke when you go away
life was not bad
with tall cans
and hold hands
you're my best friend
and i need you
do you know that?
with your overalls on
and your feet in the creek
an assemblage of moments
of when you wanted me
and i evoked you today
with my feet in the creek
as if you'd feel something shake you
as if you'd think of me and say
life was not bad
with tall cans
and hold hands
you're my best friend
and i need you
do you know that?
Lyrics submitted by antichromatic
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