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.
Eyes wide shut and I still feel the needle in my back
Cutting through my veins and spirit making me relax
I can't tell if I am living or just holding on
'Cause wicked games heeds wicked winners
Kick me 'til I drop
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
And you seek pain like it is pleasure
Like a work of art
When I'm your painting, I'm your treasure
Purest of them all
And call it love or call it murder
Kill me quietly
Close the door then take it further
Where no man has been
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
Cutting through my veins and spirit making me relax
I can't tell if I am living or just holding on
'Cause wicked games heeds wicked winners
Kick me 'til I drop
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
And you seek pain like it is pleasure
Like a work of art
When I'm your painting, I'm your treasure
Purest of them all
And call it love or call it murder
Kill me quietly
Close the door then take it further
Where no man has been
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
Silent, oh silent, oh
Silent my song
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
You silent my song
No fist is needed when you call
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it means being fucked over by someone, a person that hurts you without physical touch, silents her song, shuts her spirit down
i sgree
I agree
It is: Cause wicked games seeks wicked witness.
Also... it does sound like get f-cked over. However, the part 'go close the door and take it further, where no man has been' sounds like either taking her virginity or her giving it away to the wrong person... almost rape. Quite creepily so. And sometimes I see it as an innocent girl - innocent people are often portrayed singing - and the abuser makes her silent by sexually abusing her. Her silents her song... But sure it applies to large schemes!
*getting
actually, when I look at all the words together, it does sound like sexual abuse that breaks the spirit ("call it love or call it murder") of a young woman/virgin ("I'm your treasure, purest of them all"), that involves physical harm or the threat of physical harm ("you seek pain like it is pleasure" and "no fist is needed when you call").<br /> <br /> I'd say ask the writer for the true meanings, but some artists leave their songs to open interpretation on purpose, i.e. it is meant for the person who hears it to give it meaning. Other song writers intentionally tell their story very clearly, e.g. Bruce Springstien, Bryan Adams. This song is so vague, that I'd say its meant to be left open to interpretation. <br /> <br /> Regardless of it's specific meanings, it is clearly a song about the spirit being broken ("you silent my song") during a sad and harmful relationship with someone. It makes me sad to think about all the possible meanings of the words, but the music itself doesn't make me sad. The notes are very moving, and the gospel chorus elements are gripping, almost uplifting. There is so much strength and power and purity in the 4 person vocals. They are expressing a partially healed spirit refusing to be silent, and refusing to have its song taken away...the chorus's are so loud!
Exactly what I was thinking as well. On David Letterman, she seems to get choked up, all most as if she were in the exact moment of her pain. Letterman describes it as 'lovely' and 'haunting' at the end of her performance.
Well, I think that the other one on the relationship is narcissistic, or doesn't let anyone else say anything and by that shuts everybody else up. But the relationship can also be violentic mentally and also physically
I love Lykke Li's music. She is an amazing artist. I listened to a few of her interviews on youtube, and I get the feeling that she has been sexually abused in her past. The perpetrators that are doing the abusing are commonly within the family, an authority figure, or someone the victim trust. The child almost never fights back because they trust the predator and are too vulnerable to protect themselves. When people are repeatedly abused, they struggle with a warped sense of love. Listen to her other songs and the lyrics: "Love Out of Lust", "Jerome", "Get Some", "Sadness is a Blessing"-the video by Tarik Saleh. She feels constantly abandoned by men whom she tries to keep by giving them sex, hoping that the sex will make them love her. But lust and love are two different things, both of which can be easily confused for the other. I hope she can one day find peace.
It's just about this guy she used to date who was really good in all the acupuncture and massage thing, it really works on her for releiving pain and stress after months touring and singing...