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.
Hoping that a slow death will wait for those
shielding their pale eyes from injury
Who would sacrifice limbs for a shallow breath, hands trembling
I have seen you with confidence
lower your head with a purpose and surety
but I knew you were elsewhere
pensively building a tomb for those you love
Your frail heart is wavering; your exits narrowing
For what are you waiting? Belief alone cannot sustain us
Believe in no coming shore
for we'll cross this sea and the sea then beside it
Navigate leagues of clamorous waters and lightning
Smoke hovering so low it becomes us; we've all been betrayed
Believe in no nearing shore
No vessel could weather these sprawling expanses
Fire so black even the night has affirmed it
We've all been betrayed. We have all been betrayed
Sight it was taken
Eyes they were left now to gaze; gaze upon darkness enveloping
Vaguely perceiving oblique shapes in drift
and the silent conversing of all wandering ghosts
Still your hands, they are trembling
Your weakening clutch is now forfeit; forfeit to violence
It seems they'll forever be cursed to remain empty yet grasping
Nothing to hold. Nothing is held
shielding their pale eyes from injury
Who would sacrifice limbs for a shallow breath, hands trembling
I have seen you with confidence
lower your head with a purpose and surety
but I knew you were elsewhere
pensively building a tomb for those you love
Your frail heart is wavering; your exits narrowing
For what are you waiting? Belief alone cannot sustain us
Believe in no coming shore
for we'll cross this sea and the sea then beside it
Navigate leagues of clamorous waters and lightning
Smoke hovering so low it becomes us; we've all been betrayed
Believe in no nearing shore
No vessel could weather these sprawling expanses
Fire so black even the night has affirmed it
We've all been betrayed. We have all been betrayed
Sight it was taken
Eyes they were left now to gaze; gaze upon darkness enveloping
Vaguely perceiving oblique shapes in drift
and the silent conversing of all wandering ghosts
Still your hands, they are trembling
Your weakening clutch is now forfeit; forfeit to violence
It seems they'll forever be cursed to remain empty yet grasping
Nothing to hold. Nothing is held
Lyrics submitted by PinkFloydrulez
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