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 stand here face to face
With someone that I used to know
He used to look at me and laugh
But now he claims
That he's known me for so very long
But I remember being no one
I wanted to be just like you
So perfect, so untouchable
Now you want me to be with you
Someone who used to have it all
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Did you know me?
Or were you too preoccupied
With playing king in your new kingdom
And now the real world
Has stripped you of your royalty
And from your kingdom you're evicted
I wanted to be just like you
So perfect, so untouchable
Now you want me to be with you
Someone who used to have it all
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Part of me [Repeat: x3]
You're never going to be part of me [Repeat: x6]
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Part of me [Repeat: x3]
With someone that I used to know
He used to look at me and laugh
But now he claims
That he's known me for so very long
But I remember being no one
I wanted to be just like you
So perfect, so untouchable
Now you want me to be with you
Someone who used to have it all
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Did you know me?
Or were you too preoccupied
With playing king in your new kingdom
And now the real world
Has stripped you of your royalty
And from your kingdom you're evicted
I wanted to be just like you
So perfect, so untouchable
Now you want me to be with you
Someone who used to have it all
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Part of me [Repeat: x3]
You're never going to be part of me [Repeat: x6]
Do you remember now?
You acted like you never noticed me
Forget it
Cause the gone has come around
You're not allowed to be a part of me
Part of me [Repeat: x3]
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