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.
You used to say that I was special
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
Oh no no
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I could be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, oh, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take (you should take) me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
Oh no no
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I could be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, oh, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take (you should take) me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
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