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.
As the light hits you, as you shift along the floor
I find it hard to place my face
Ow did I come to be here anyway?
It's terribly vague, what's gone before
I could have been anyone
You could have been anyone's dream
Why did you have to choose our moment?
Why did you have to make me feel that?
Why did you make it so unreal?
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
All the colors look brighter now
Everything they say seems to sound new
Slipping into tomorrow too quick
Yesterday always too good to forget
Stop the swing of the pendulum
Let us through!
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
I find it hard to place my face
Ow did I come to be here anyway?
It's terribly vague, what's gone before
I could have been anyone
You could have been anyone's dream
Why did you have to choose our moment?
Why did you have to make me feel that?
Why did you make it so unreal?
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
All the colors look brighter now
Everything they say seems to sound new
Slipping into tomorrow too quick
Yesterday always too good to forget
Stop the swing of the pendulum
Let us through!
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Oh to be in love
And never get out again
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Oh to Be in Love Lyrics as written by Kate Bush
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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