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 know I got what I give
Since I don't geel too good guess I don't give much
Maybe I just want to live
I knock on wood everytime I feel human touch
What can I do to fit in?
Kiss up to someone? It will never happen
When alienation hits inn on me
My empathy is gone, my conscious blackens
and I just spit in your face
When you ask for help
My heart is made of stone
Nobody's best friend, I'm on my defence
Everyone stands alone
Another elbow hit, somebody's ego trip
Everyone stands alone
I know I get what I give
Funny vibes, what goes around comes around
But yeah, I just want to live
With someone by my side some kind of close bond
Another spit in your face
Every time you need me
I am busy with my own
When it all comes down to it we all stand alone
So many times it's been shown
Hearts that are made of stone
Since I don't geel too good guess I don't give much
Maybe I just want to live
I knock on wood everytime I feel human touch
What can I do to fit in?
Kiss up to someone? It will never happen
When alienation hits inn on me
My empathy is gone, my conscious blackens
and I just spit in your face
When you ask for help
My heart is made of stone
Nobody's best friend, I'm on my defence
Everyone stands alone
Another elbow hit, somebody's ego trip
Everyone stands alone
I know I get what I give
Funny vibes, what goes around comes around
But yeah, I just want to live
With someone by my side some kind of close bond
Another spit in your face
Every time you need me
I am busy with my own
When it all comes down to it we all stand alone
So many times it's been shown
Hearts that are made of stone
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Great version of a great song,
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this song rox.....i makes me fell strong....i like it when he sings "And I just spit in your face When you ask for help" part..it rox..:D
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I think that this song is about not depending on friends and other people.
I luv what this song is saying - I guess we all feel very alone sometimes, and people can often seem really cold and heartless. Some days I go home & feel like the world is against me (who'd be a teenager?!) & I think that's what this song is relating to. Just rely on yourself when the human race has let you down.
as millencolin says live "Heavy Metal!" haha but i agree with you guys, dont rely on anyone for anything
I think this song is about someone who has a problem opening up and helping other people. He/she is too busy with themselves.
One of their songs I can relate most to.. Hurts to think of it