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.
And even if the words don't sound right,
I will love you till the day my heart dies,
'Till the day my heart dies.
And even if this ain't the right light,
You're prettier than anything,
You're prettier than anything that I'd
Prettier than anything that I'd write.
There's something in the way our lips touch,
There's something in the way we're stuck together
And they don't build love like that no more.
You said you'd like it when the thunderstorms came,
Said you'd like if the thunderstorm just
pulled you piece by piece away.
I will love you till the day my heart dies,
'Till the day my heart dies.
And even if this ain't the right light,
You're prettier than anything,
You're prettier than anything that I'd
Prettier than anything that I'd write.
There's something in the way our lips touch,
There's something in the way we're stuck together
And they don't build love like that no more.
You said you'd like it when the thunderstorms came,
Said you'd like if the thunderstorm just
pulled you piece by piece away.
Lyrics submitted by Amandakitty
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Chris_the_anithero: I think you're on to something when you say that the singer is trying to convince someone of something, but my interpretation is a bit different.
I think that maybe the person the lyrist is singing to is depressed or has given up. That maybe she wants it all to just end, but the singer wants the oppostite. He believes ther's moer for her, that she is amazing.
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