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.
No one is gonna bank on my life
When you call in the rest to be there
You wouldn't even say that you'd wanna be alive
It was so different in this world
They didn't fight
For unity
They didn't have to it was already there
With no leaders
And all the people were friends
At the bus stop
Everybody danced in style
It's all too bad it was just a dream
It's a shame I woke up though it seems
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
One that I can call my own.
You know I've had this dream many times in my life
One that I can call my own
Not that I can't even remember the times that make it
Great to be alive
Well it's about time you smile
Listen with all this hate I know it's hard to see through
But the other side is beautiful
And you wouldn't know
Cause you're too much of a fool
Yeah it set me straight
Not to fight
Not to hate
I go outside
I come back in
And realize nothing has changed
It's all too badit was just a dream
It's a ashame I woke up though it seems
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
One that I can call my own
Something inside makes me wish for my dream
Where pain and hatred are obsolete
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
All my own
One that I can call my home
I want a world with all my friends
So I can be with Allen Hendren.
When you call in the rest to be there
You wouldn't even say that you'd wanna be alive
It was so different in this world
They didn't fight
For unity
They didn't have to it was already there
With no leaders
And all the people were friends
At the bus stop
Everybody danced in style
It's all too bad it was just a dream
It's a shame I woke up though it seems
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
One that I can call my own.
You know I've had this dream many times in my life
One that I can call my own
Not that I can't even remember the times that make it
Great to be alive
Well it's about time you smile
Listen with all this hate I know it's hard to see through
But the other side is beautiful
And you wouldn't know
Cause you're too much of a fool
Yeah it set me straight
Not to fight
Not to hate
I go outside
I come back in
And realize nothing has changed
It's all too badit was just a dream
It's a ashame I woke up though it seems
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
One that I can call my own
Something inside makes me wish for my dream
Where pain and hatred are obsolete
Maybe one day I'll find a world like that
All my own
One that I can call my home
I want a world with all my friends
So I can be with Allen Hendren.
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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