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.
Once upon a time, I had a little money.
Government burglars took it long
before I could send it to you girl.
but, you are the only one.
this is what I'm gonna do.
When the man with the ticker tape,
he tries to take it,
well this is what I'm gonna say.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Well if I was a saint with
a silver cup
and the money got low
we could always heat it up
or trade it in.
But then the radio that heaven will be wired to your purse.
And then you can run down the wave band,
coast to coast, hand in hand.
Bad to worse, curse for curse,
don't be dissatisfied.
Cause I'm not satisfied.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
It just seems to be his turn
I think I've lived a little too long
on the outskirts of town
I think I'm going insane
from talking to myself for so long.
yeah, but I've never been accused.
When they step on your face,
you wear that good look grin.
I gotta get out for a weekend
before I do somebody in.
and every single time
I feel a little stronger.
they tell me it's a crime.
but how much longer?
Blame it on Cain.
Please don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Blame it on Cain.
Please don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
It just seems to be his turn
Government burglars took it long
before I could send it to you girl.
but, you are the only one.
this is what I'm gonna do.
When the man with the ticker tape,
he tries to take it,
well this is what I'm gonna say.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Well if I was a saint with
a silver cup
and the money got low
we could always heat it up
or trade it in.
But then the radio that heaven will be wired to your purse.
And then you can run down the wave band,
coast to coast, hand in hand.
Bad to worse, curse for curse,
don't be dissatisfied.
Cause I'm not satisfied.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Blame it on Cain.
Please Don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
It just seems to be his turn
I think I've lived a little too long
on the outskirts of town
I think I'm going insane
from talking to myself for so long.
yeah, but I've never been accused.
When they step on your face,
you wear that good look grin.
I gotta get out for a weekend
before I do somebody in.
and every single time
I feel a little stronger.
they tell me it's a crime.
but how much longer?
Blame it on Cain.
Please don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
but we need somebody to burn.
Blame it on Cain.
Please don't blame it on me.
It's nobody's fault,
It just seems to be his turn
Lyrics submitted by Killxxxmequickly
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is this really a thrice song, because the style of the lyrics really doesn't fit dustin's... is it a cover?
its by elvis costello
Ah, it didn't seem like something they'd write..
cain as in the bible guy who killed his brother? or is it just the way i first saw it when i saw it on the list of lyrics