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.
The party's winding down, lights are coming on
It's time to think about heading home
But you're standing there like you ain't too sure
The party's winding down, lights are coming on
It's time to think about heading home
But you're standing there like you ain't too sure
Looking like you might want to have some more
Of this conversation, baby, I'm right here waiting
So girl if you want to take this little party somewhere else
Somewhere I can dance with you, dance with you
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
I got my Wrangler Jeep parked down the street
You can kick on back in the passenger seat
We can sneak on out, we can crank it up
So top off that old Dixie cup
I can dance with you, dance with you
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
I'm up in this conversation, baby, I'm right here waiting
So girl if you want to take this little party somewhere else
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
It's time to think about heading home
But you're standing there like you ain't too sure
The party's winding down, lights are coming on
It's time to think about heading home
But you're standing there like you ain't too sure
Looking like you might want to have some more
Of this conversation, baby, I'm right here waiting
So girl if you want to take this little party somewhere else
Somewhere I can dance with you, dance with you
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
I got my Wrangler Jeep parked down the street
You can kick on back in the passenger seat
We can sneak on out, we can crank it up
So top off that old Dixie cup
I can dance with you, dance with you
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
I'm up in this conversation, baby, I'm right here waiting
So girl if you want to take this little party somewhere else
Somewhere on a country road, nice and slow
Watching your high beam silhouette spinning around
Couple miles south of the lights of town
Hold you tight, love me like
You never seen starlight falling down shining off the hood
Sipping something good, maybe take all night
Baby, if we could, just let me know
I'm sitting on go, I'm ready to roll
Just needing to know, baby if you're in
And I think you are, yeah I think you're in
So just say when
Lyrics submitted by bobgoalie565
Just Say When Lyrics as written by Rodney Clawson Ross Copperman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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