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 can honestly understand why it's over
I can go through the motions of walking away
I can give you the key and take my things back
I can find plenty things to fill my days
But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
You're like second nature, baby, you're just like breathing
Melody that you hear and you can't forget
And time goes by and I still need you
Yeah, you're worth the heartbreak and the regret
But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
Mmmm
Oh-oh-oh-oh
I can go through the motions of walking away
I can give you the key and take my things back
I can find plenty things to fill my days
But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
You're like second nature, baby, you're just like breathing
Melody that you hear and you can't forget
And time goes by and I still need you
Yeah, you're worth the heartbreak and the regret
But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
Mmmm
Oh-oh-oh-oh
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