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 guess the future was a bad idea
Like it's 1999
It's easy to make people hurt 'round here
You go and call it a good time
So did you find that thing you're looking for?
Does it make you feel alive?
Wait, he said what? He'll start a war
Tear down the planet for the hype, oh, oh
You know it always ends the same
Honesty's a losing game
It died a long, long time ago
With your favorite god
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no
There ain't no prizes for the kindest heart
But I'll make you rich if you subscribe
Well, someone just blew up the bar
'Cause they were swallowing the lie, oh, oh
You know it always ends the same
Honesty's a losing game
It died a long, long time ago
With guitar music
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no, oh no
Every day, it gets harder (harder)
We'll throw it away
So tell me when it's over (over)
We'll do it again
He said what?
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
Enjoy the feeling, don't turn off
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
Keepin' ya spinnin' 'til you drop
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
We'll make a killin', never stop
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no, oh no
Every day, it gets harder (harder)
We'll throw it away
So tell me when it's over (over)
We'll do it again
He said what?
Like it's 1999
It's easy to make people hurt 'round here
You go and call it a good time
So did you find that thing you're looking for?
Does it make you feel alive?
Wait, he said what? He'll start a war
Tear down the planet for the hype, oh, oh
You know it always ends the same
Honesty's a losing game
It died a long, long time ago
With your favorite god
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no
There ain't no prizes for the kindest heart
But I'll make you rich if you subscribe
Well, someone just blew up the bar
'Cause they were swallowing the lie, oh, oh
You know it always ends the same
Honesty's a losing game
It died a long, long time ago
With guitar music
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no, oh no
Every day, it gets harder (harder)
We'll throw it away
So tell me when it's over (over)
We'll do it again
He said what?
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
Enjoy the feeling, don't turn off
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
Keepin' ya spinnin' 'til you drop
Dance to the rhythm, my algorithm
We'll make a killin', never stop
He said what?
Oh no
We have lost control
Have you seen the video?
But for heaven's sake, don't ever let the, let the people know
Oh no, oh no
Every day, it gets harder (harder)
We'll throw it away
So tell me when it's over (over)
We'll do it again
He said what?
Lyrics submitted by EternalTearsOfSorrow
Oh No::He Said What? Lyrics as written by Dominic Craik Conor Mason
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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