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.
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
As the ground rose up to meet me
I kissed your mouth
You wore your boredom like an armour
But I turned you out
And if that brought us to our knees
We laughed all the way down
I prized my daddy’s ring from my hand
And I made a bride
We grew a flower in the desert
We grew terrified
We were one, not one and the same
Something was lost somehow
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
The planets high above you
Spun in houses of their own
You were dropped and hit the ground running
But they failed to lead you home
And if you think you knew me then
Do you know me now?
I drew a child inside a womb
Justified myself
I stole the face of joy, the perfume of wealth
I atomised the boy within
Before he cut himself
You found the blood upon my clothes
And you washed it out
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
There were children in the classroom
Erected without a nail
There were hornets in the heads of cattle
That vibrated to the sound
You cried wolf
I tracked one down
And let it in
There were lambs, sure there was blood
There were psalms to sing
You could just see the bone jut out
Penetrate the skin
Did it dispel beyond all doubt
The mess we’re in?
You raised your head, I stared you down
You still don’t know how
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
I was happy, satiated
I was satisfied
You don’t know me now
As the ground rose up to meet me
I kissed your mouth
You wore your boredom like an armour
But I turned you out
And if that brought us to our knees
We laughed all the way down
I prized my daddy’s ring from my hand
And I made a bride
We grew a flower in the desert
We grew terrified
We were one, not one and the same
Something was lost somehow
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
The planets high above you
Spun in houses of their own
You were dropped and hit the ground running
But they failed to lead you home
And if you think you knew me then
Do you know me now?
I drew a child inside a womb
Justified myself
I stole the face of joy, the perfume of wealth
I atomised the boy within
Before he cut himself
You found the blood upon my clothes
And you washed it out
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
There were children in the classroom
Erected without a nail
There were hornets in the heads of cattle
That vibrated to the sound
You cried wolf
I tracked one down
And let it in
There were lambs, sure there was blood
There were psalms to sing
You could just see the bone jut out
Penetrate the skin
Did it dispel beyond all doubt
The mess we’re in?
You raised your head, I stared you down
You still don’t know how
And if you think you knew me then
You don’t know me now
I was happy, satiated
I was satisfied
Lyrics submitted by Bojan K.
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