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 she lays downstairs in this sea of pain
I'm wondering why I lay here upstairs so gone and afraid
She's hoping that I'll come downstairs to see her to bed
But tonight she's laying there crying sore-hearted instead
Chorus
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
Here beside me lies the most perfect thing I know
Our hours together seem like the wind's mighty blow.
We're looking to find all the answers that lie ahead
Lie on this quilt of so many dreams I've always said
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
The storm has settled by now, won't you stay with me
The winds aren't blowing, just a cool simple breeze
A gentle flood washes over us again
It's the same old waters bringing us back to when
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
I'm wondering why I lay here upstairs so gone and afraid
She's hoping that I'll come downstairs to see her to bed
But tonight she's laying there crying sore-hearted instead
Chorus
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
Here beside me lies the most perfect thing I know
Our hours together seem like the wind's mighty blow.
We're looking to find all the answers that lie ahead
Lie on this quilt of so many dreams I've always said
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
The storm has settled by now, won't you stay with me
The winds aren't blowing, just a cool simple breeze
A gentle flood washes over us again
It's the same old waters bringing us back to when
Don't cry baby I'm coming home tonight
I've never been lost, just feeling so alone inside
I'm gonna take us away from this stressful life
We're running out tomorrow, we got all the time
So pick me up and show me you're so fine.
You can't find love under this roof tonight
You can't find love it's not outta sight
To find one thing, you know it must have been lost
But love's right here...Flooding both of us
Lyrics submitted by Who Knows
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