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 sun through the clouds
Shining on the cobblestones
I wade through the crowd
Lost, in my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy to ever walk in Central Park?
Lovers, on the pond
Their shadows glide their way cross my face
Like a swan
Lifeboats, on the lawn
Couples on their blankets floating
Riding out a storm
Oh everywhere you turn
It seems that someone's letting go and someone else
Is hanging on
Laughing, their turning on
A million magic carpets
Touching down, and taking off
Alone, with my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
I'm listening to the sound
Of champagne glasses spilling out
Daydreams on the ground
Wondering, where we went wrong
And if I'll get another
Chance to dream along
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Hey, can you tell me?
Wise old horse with scars
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
(La la la la la la la)
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy?
The sun through the clouds
Shining on cobblestones
A way through the crowd
Lost, in my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy to ever walk in Central Park?
Shining on the cobblestones
I wade through the crowd
Lost, in my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy to ever walk in Central Park?
Lovers, on the pond
Their shadows glide their way cross my face
Like a swan
Lifeboats, on the lawn
Couples on their blankets floating
Riding out a storm
Oh everywhere you turn
It seems that someone's letting go and someone else
Is hanging on
Laughing, their turning on
A million magic carpets
Touching down, and taking off
Alone, with my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
I'm listening to the sound
Of champagne glasses spilling out
Daydreams on the ground
Wondering, where we went wrong
And if I'll get another
Chance to dream along
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Hey, can you tell me?
Wise old horse with scars
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
(La la la la la la la)
Am I the only lonely boy, to ever walk in Central Park?
Am I the only lonely boy?
The sun through the clouds
Shining on cobblestones
A way through the crowd
Lost, in my thoughts
Am I the only lonely boy to ever walk in Central Park?
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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