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.
How long will you cower down
Until you come to see
That courage is the hallowed ground
That changes destiny?
That only those who dare to win
With no fear have no remorse
The time has come to rise again
You were meant to be much more
Somehow
Somehow
It's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
Release the poison in your veins right now
Right now, oh
Everything that could've been
Has only failed to be
'Cause you wasted all your precious time
You were too afraid to dream
Well, damn it all to hell I say
Don't you waste another day
It's time for you to own it now
The world is yours to take
Right now
It's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
So release the poison in your veins
So come on bleed it out, it's not too late
What you choose to see is falling short
It's time for you to rise and be much more
Don't waste another day
Don't let it slip away
The world is all yours to take
If only you could change
Oh it's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
So release the poison in your veins
Come on bleed it out, it's not too late
What you choose to see is falling short
It's time for you to rise and be much more
Release the poison in your veins right now
Right now
Right now
Right now
Until you come to see
That courage is the hallowed ground
That changes destiny?
That only those who dare to win
With no fear have no remorse
The time has come to rise again
You were meant to be much more
Somehow
Somehow
It's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
Release the poison in your veins right now
Right now, oh
Everything that could've been
Has only failed to be
'Cause you wasted all your precious time
You were too afraid to dream
Well, damn it all to hell I say
Don't you waste another day
It's time for you to own it now
The world is yours to take
Right now
It's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
So release the poison in your veins
So come on bleed it out, it's not too late
What you choose to see is falling short
It's time for you to rise and be much more
Don't waste another day
Don't let it slip away
The world is all yours to take
If only you could change
Oh it's like poison in your veins
Oh, it's the beast you cannot tame
The way you let your fear burrow inside
Will chew you up and spit you out in time
So release the poison in your veins
Come on bleed it out, it's not too late
What you choose to see is falling short
It's time for you to rise and be much more
Release the poison in your veins right now
Right now
Right now
Right now
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