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 think it was in '83 my father left the family,
But came back three weeks later for a love both firm and stable.
I think it was in '91 that Lee Remick died��
The sibling rivalry between my sister and me turned into the strongest branch of our family tree.
When I was young I dreamt of Lee Remick,
She had a ring upon each finger, she was smiling all the while.
Her hair was just long enough so it bounced upon her shoulders,
She said she always spoke the truth.
My Father let me down but I so easily forgave him,
And I know the home wrecker has a place within his heart.
I used to blame my mother for each and every failure,
And how Lee Remick's eyes sparkled that brilliant blue.
He looked just like a Jonathon but he said his name was Ashley,
He was my best friend till he drank so much his heart sank.
And all my pretty friends who just grew up and failed
And what if I fail? What if I've failed already?
Those filthy little angels tugging at my heart saying
Boredom is a sin, ambition should be everything'
But came back three weeks later for a love both firm and stable.
I think it was in '91 that Lee Remick died��
The sibling rivalry between my sister and me turned into the strongest branch of our family tree.
When I was young I dreamt of Lee Remick,
She had a ring upon each finger, she was smiling all the while.
Her hair was just long enough so it bounced upon her shoulders,
She said she always spoke the truth.
My Father let me down but I so easily forgave him,
And I know the home wrecker has a place within his heart.
I used to blame my mother for each and every failure,
And how Lee Remick's eyes sparkled that brilliant blue.
He looked just like a Jonathon but he said his name was Ashley,
He was my best friend till he drank so much his heart sank.
And all my pretty friends who just grew up and failed
And what if I fail? What if I've failed already?
Those filthy little angels tugging at my heart saying
Boredom is a sin, ambition should be everything'
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I think it was in '83 my father left the family, But came back three weeks later for a love both firm and stable. I think it was in '91 that Lee Remick died.
The sibling rivalry between my sister and me Turned into the strongest branch of our family tree.
When I was young I dreamt of Lee Remick. She had a ring upon each finger, she was smiling all the while. Her hair was just long enough so it bounced upon her shoulders, She said she always spoke the truth.
My Father let me down but I so easily forgave him, And I know the homewrecker has a place within his heart. I used to blame my mother for each and every failure, And how Lee Remick's eyes sparkled that brilliant blue.
He looked just like an Ashley but he said his name was Jonathan He was my best friend till he drank so much his heart stank. And all my pretty friends who just grew up and failed And what if I fail? What if I've failed already? Those filthy little angels tugging at my heart saying 'Boredom is a sin, ambition should be everything'
When I was young I dreamt of Lee Remick. She had a ring upon each finger, she was smiling all the while. Her hair was just long enough so it bounced upon her shoulders, She said she always spoke the truth.
My Father let me down but I so easily forgave him, And I know the homewrecker has a place within his heart. I used to blame my mother for each and every failure, And how Lee Remick's eyes sparkled that brilliant blue.