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 got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
I lost my lungs, I don't really need 'em
I lost my heart, I don't really need it anymore
I am in love with somebody and guess what? It's not you
It's not you
You are in love with somebody, yeah, you love yourself so well
Love yourself so well
Smokey hands and sweaty palms
Black water and half-clear lungs
And I know I'm not going home
Broken bottles and dirty dishes
Acid flashbacks in your kitchen
You know I'm not going home
I am in love with somebody and guess what? It's not you
It's not you
You are in love with somebody, yeah, you love yourself so well
Love yourself so well
There's someone else
They love them well
Someone else
They love them
I got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
I got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
To your face
There's someone else
They love them well
This is someone else
They love them
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
I lost my lungs, I don't really need 'em
I lost my heart, I don't really need it anymore
I am in love with somebody and guess what? It's not you
It's not you
You are in love with somebody, yeah, you love yourself so well
Love yourself so well
Smokey hands and sweaty palms
Black water and half-clear lungs
And I know I'm not going home
Broken bottles and dirty dishes
Acid flashbacks in your kitchen
You know I'm not going home
I am in love with somebody and guess what? It's not you
It's not you
You are in love with somebody, yeah, you love yourself so well
Love yourself so well
There's someone else
They love them well
Someone else
They love them
I got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
I got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em
I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face
To your face
There's someone else
They love them well
This is someone else
They love them
Lyrics submitted by AcousticAndrew
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"I got some things to do, but I don't want to do 'em I got some things to say, I will never say 'em to your face"
Although this may be true for all of us, this slapped me in the face the first time I heard it. There is so much I should be doing but I am not, I am holding myself back. There is also a girl who I have held back expressing myself to for so long. It feels like I'll never say it to her face.
"I am in love with somebody and guess what? It's not you It's not you"
I have had this tendency in my life to believe I can do anything on my own and that I shouldn't rely or fall back on anyone else. As I result, any time I start to fall for someone I instantly abort mission. So basically this line shows my indecision, I love them and then tell them that I don't because of my own fear.
"You are in love with somebody, yeah, you love yourself so well Love yourself so well"
This is when I tell myself that the only love I need is from within. I love myself so well, so what do I need anyone else for?
"There's someone else They love them well Someone else They love them"
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Someday I'll break down these walls I've built so tall.