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 had tender feelings that you made hard
But it's your heart, not mine, that's scarred
So when I go home, I'll be happy to go
You're just somebody that I used to know
You don't need my help anymore
It's all now to you, there ain't no before
Now that you're big enough to run your own show
You're just somebody that I used to know
I watched you deal in a dying day
And throw a living past away
So you can be sure that you're in control
You're just somebody that I used to know
I know you don't think you did me wrong
And I can't stay this mad for long
Keepin' a hold of what you just let go
You're just somebody that I used to know
But it's your heart, not mine, that's scarred
So when I go home, I'll be happy to go
You're just somebody that I used to know
You don't need my help anymore
It's all now to you, there ain't no before
Now that you're big enough to run your own show
You're just somebody that I used to know
I watched you deal in a dying day
And throw a living past away
So you can be sure that you're in control
You're just somebody that I used to know
I know you don't think you did me wrong
And I can't stay this mad for long
Keepin' a hold of what you just let go
You're just somebody that I used to know
Lyrics submitted by EnjOy IncUbus, edited by sofiso
Somebody That I Used to Know Lyrics as written by Steven Paul Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
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I can totally relate!<br /> My boyfriend and I have just split up, this song couldn't descibe my feelings better.<br /> <br /> I DID have tender feelings that he made hard (by cheating on me with his ex)<br /> But it IS his heart that is scarred, because he felt so bad for messing me about!<br /> <br /> He was always such a pushover, but I think (in a twisted kind of way) I have helped him become more assertive and stand up for himself!<br /> <br /> <br /> The part about dealing in a dying day, well, I could twist that to my situation in a odd way; I watched him have too many dealings with his ex in a 'dying' day, dying because it was over, but he wouldn't let it die.<br /> <br /> I know now that he didn't do me wrong, we had only just got together, I should have taken control and finished it, but I let him continue to be punished by me. I really can't stay this mad for long, it is upsetting. He was, for ages now, been trying to keep ahold of what he just can't let go (me), but now, he is just somebody that I used to know.<br /> <br /> Elliott Smith is my favourite musician, because, as narcissistic as it is to twist a song by someone else to your own feelings, that's what it does!<br /> <br /> Thank you Elliott XO<br />
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