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.
[Verse 1]
Got Stendhal's bad, it struck me dumb
Venus in steel toes with fake furs in hand
Your doorstep, first place podium
I stood in awe, carrier bag of cans
Two puckered lips and a t-shirt suntan
[Chorus]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
[Verse 2]
In time a monument will cast
Two shadows in the middle of a square
Mistold when thousand years have passed
As clima-fit suit, as towelling bridal wear
Four puckered lips and some vows to swear
[Chorus x2]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
[Bridge]
I don't know, I don't wanna know now
Trusted heart pumps blood around a monolith that lets me down
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
I don't know, I don't wanna know now
Trusted heart pumps blood around a monolith that lets me down
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
At least when we're encased in concrete we'll be safe
[Chorus x4]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
Got Stendhal's bad, it struck me dumb
Venus in steel toes with fake furs in hand
Your doorstep, first place podium
I stood in awe, carrier bag of cans
Two puckered lips and a t-shirt suntan
[Chorus]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
[Verse 2]
In time a monument will cast
Two shadows in the middle of a square
Mistold when thousand years have passed
As clima-fit suit, as towelling bridal wear
Four puckered lips and some vows to swear
[Chorus x2]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
[Bridge]
I don't know, I don't wanna know now
Trusted heart pumps blood around a monolith that lets me down
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
I don't know, I don't wanna know now
Trusted heart pumps blood around a monolith that lets me down
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
At least when we're encased in concrete we'll be safe
[Chorus x4]
I assembled former ghosts at a seance
Said I missed 'em, you only have to say it once
What I truly fear, maybe selfishly
When I finally rest, someone will summon me
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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