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.
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
Some sit down.
Let the rest decide.
Over what divided you.
Besides, it's a long time now.
Yea, so far away.
No one cares too much over what happened to you.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
(I got to know the way, today)
('Cause you fly with me again, away)
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a stack of oldâ?? pictures locked away, Dahlia.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
Some sit down.
Let the rest decide.
Over what divided you.
Besides, it's a long time now.
Yea, so far away.
No one cares too much over what happened to you.
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
I got to know the way, today
'Cause you fly with me again, away
(I got to know the way, today)
('Cause you fly with me again, away)
It kicks in like an ugly sound and I'm split divides me.
Skull collides.
Such a long way down.
Such a big big bad.
Such a bright white light.
Rubber crutch lands so hard.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a book of old pictures locked away without a name.
This memory of you holds more than a photograph.
It's much more than a stack of oldâ?? pictures locked away, Dahlia.
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I wonder if this is about losing his love in a car accident . Skulls collide and the bright white light. Head on collision. Rubber crutch is crutches when you break your leg, and he survived the crutch, but it’s also symbolic of her being his crutch, as alluded by past comment.
What does it for me is the next part. She’s gone and he only has her memories, which he cherishes dearly. He believes and prays for the day they will be together again, no matter what divides them, heaven and earth.
Listened to this a lot 25 years ago when I my gf broke up with me and this was a song our group always liked, and loved this band. Then when my dad died this last Christmas I found the song again and gave it new meaning, as the memories and pictures were all I had.
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I love this song, it is tied as my favorite song along with Tripoli and Chaos Engine
i think that she was his crutch. holding him up. yeah.
Rubber crutch? Obviously a condom
j/k
The first time i heard this song i couldn't dtop listening to it for about 3 weeks. I love it.
i agree with the first entry. theres a gap and she isnt there to fill it. but i dont know if he wants her back, because shes just not right.
this song is perfect, regardless.
what or who is Dahlia?
you can sure here the sorrow in this song.
WOW, *hear. : )