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 see a choir coming down the hill
They're singing devil songs
A welded, twisted melody
They don't ask but still they come around
They see that you're not wanted
I don't want you to ruin it
They had eyes like a backwards sunset
A golden curve
They gave me armbands made of concrete
I have to swim, I have to swim
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
I took a road I didn't recognise
And waited for a call to
Help me get her stabilised
I nursed her and then she came around
I prefer her conscious
Than dreams within a dream
Her eyes were described as deep set cigarette burns
Please keep me in the right context
I have to learn, I have to learn
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
And time is gonna tell
Or maybe it never will
Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the world)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies? (friend as good as you)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing
They're singing devil songs
A welded, twisted melody
They don't ask but still they come around
They see that you're not wanted
I don't want you to ruin it
They had eyes like a backwards sunset
A golden curve
They gave me armbands made of concrete
I have to swim, I have to swim
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
I took a road I didn't recognise
And waited for a call to
Help me get her stabilised
I nursed her and then she came around
I prefer her conscious
Than dreams within a dream
Her eyes were described as deep set cigarette burns
Please keep me in the right context
I have to learn, I have to learn
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
And time is gonna tell
Or maybe it never will
Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the world)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you
Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies? (friend as good as you)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Friends and Enemies Lyrics as written by Simon Alexander Neil
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I am posting below the correct lyrics (not lyrics for full song)
I see a choir coming down the hill They're singing Devils songs I love their twisted melody They don't ask but still they come around They're sweeter than I wanted I don't want you to ruin this
You were not right You were just righteous With a friend as good as you Who needs enemies? Was it that bad? (Let me tell you about the truth that hurts) Am I really that venomous? (Let me tell you about the world) With a friend as good as you Who needs enemies I guess we all make mistakes
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