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 saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I saw that unmistakeable look
At first recognition
When she walked in the room
The expression in your eyes
Nature taking its course
And there’s nothing I can do
We all get our turn to laugh
And our turn to cry
I’ve had my moments in the light
And I’ve been left behind
Tonight it’s my turn
To sit back and watch sparks fly
When she entered the room
A page turned on my life
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that look
Cause I’ve been in your position
When she walked in the room
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
My side of the room grows dark
As this new discovery takes centre stage
Those I choose to keep close
Are bound to relate
I feel the jealousy rising up
But I know
Trying to stop these things
Only makes them worse
Still I can’t hide the hurt
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that unmistakeable look
At first recognition
When she walked in the room
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
At one point in time
I had that moment with both of you
When the meeting overwhelmed
And now you’re introduced
I had given it no thought
But of course it all makes sense
I’ve dreaded this moment
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that look
Now I’m in the shit position
When she walked in the room
The expression in your eyes
Nature taking its course
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
No there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
And nothing can be done
I saw that unmistakeable look
At first recognition
When she walked in the room
The expression in your eyes
Nature taking its course
And there’s nothing I can do
We all get our turn to laugh
And our turn to cry
I’ve had my moments in the light
And I’ve been left behind
Tonight it’s my turn
To sit back and watch sparks fly
When she entered the room
A page turned on my life
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that look
Cause I’ve been in your position
When she walked in the room
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
My side of the room grows dark
As this new discovery takes centre stage
Those I choose to keep close
Are bound to relate
I feel the jealousy rising up
But I know
Trying to stop these things
Only makes them worse
Still I can’t hide the hurt
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that unmistakeable look
At first recognition
When she walked in the room
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
At one point in time
I had that moment with both of you
When the meeting overwhelmed
And now you’re introduced
I had given it no thought
But of course it all makes sense
I’ve dreaded this moment
I saw the spark
And nothing can be done
I know that look
Now I’m in the shit position
When she walked in the room
The expression in your eyes
Nature taking its course
And there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
No there’s nothing I can do
But to love you both the more
Second best thing to a cure
Lyrics submitted by indstrlgal
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