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 am wise to the ways of the world
The one that cries in its sleep at night
That comes up to me posing as you
Asking for something it can never use
Falling on its knees when I read the news
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I am wise
I am tired of the ways of the world
The one that gets louder every day
That rips itself open nothing it won’t show
First in color now in stereo
Here’s my tragedy I wanted you to know
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
There’s so much coming at us now
It’s like I’m dreaming
If I said what I should say
I would be screaming
I am wise to the ways of the world
The one that cries out for crying out loud
That comes to the table with blood in its mouth
Claiming to be righteous, claiming devout
Saying everything except what it’s about
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I’m sick of shock, sick of gory
I want to hear
Little struggles little glories
Is anybody here wise
Is anybody here wise
Is anybody here
The one that cries in its sleep at night
That comes up to me posing as you
Asking for something it can never use
Falling on its knees when I read the news
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I am wise
I am tired of the ways of the world
The one that gets louder every day
That rips itself open nothing it won’t show
First in color now in stereo
Here’s my tragedy I wanted you to know
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
There’s so much coming at us now
It’s like I’m dreaming
If I said what I should say
I would be screaming
I am wise to the ways of the world
The one that cries out for crying out loud
That comes to the table with blood in its mouth
Claiming to be righteous, claiming devout
Saying everything except what it’s about
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I don’t know what makes me cry anymore
I’m sick of shock, sick of gory
I want to hear
Little struggles little glories
Is anybody here wise
Is anybody here wise
Is anybody here
Lyrics submitted by LizardGirl
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