Manipulator
Laumė Lyrics
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Saw the signs at the back of your head I was walking dead
Played the game, struck a pose and appeared all that
Except my heart was affront and it was hiding elsewhere
Stronger fingers, devil's stare, and a glass screen
Can't you see the sultry eyes on the sparkly?
Calling Dallas everywhere like it means things
Easy fixes for something that you can't win
Manipulators
They will show you what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
Didn't notice I was slipping in
Could see my wild and marry yours, I was done on false
Took apart all I knew and then tried again
Only I thought that this was real and it was going somewhere
Bitter words, baby dress, and it was silence
Don't you see the way they flash since you saw me
Yeah, you still wanna buy me some sweet things
Keep me down while you go back to fix things
Manipulators
They will show you, what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
No, you don't see it not to try to believe in
Or that I touched you so that you don't have to feel it
Mouth open, eyes shut, and your heart closed
Hands up, tongue out, and you think you know
The song "Manipulator" by Laumė is about being in a tumultuous, manipulative relationship. The singer is addressing their manipulative partner, accusing them of playing games and hiding their true intentions. The singer feels like they have been taken on a wild ride around the world, but their heart is not truly invested in the relationship. The partner is described as having "devil's stare" and using "easy fixes" to win the singer over.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of manipulation, with the singer warning that manipulators will make your dreams come true but at the cost of losing yourself. The singer feels like they have lost themselves in the relationship and are being fooled by an illusion.
In the second verse, the singer realizes that they have been deceived and that the relationship is not what it seemed. The partner's words and actions are described as bitter and the situation is compared to being dressed up in a baby's clothes. The partner is still trying to buy the singer's affection with sweet things, but the singer sees through their manipulations and refuses to give in.
Overall, the song explores the danger of being in a manipulative relationship and the importance of being aware of the signs of manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
You took me around the world by myself
You took me on a journey, but I was alone without truly knowing you
Saw the signs at the back of your head I was walking dead
I noticed your true intentions, which made me feel lifeless and trapped
Played the game, struck a pose and appeared all that
I pretended to be someone I was not in order to impress you
Except my heart was affront and it was hiding elsewhere
Despite my facade, my heart was not in it and was elsewhere
Stronger fingers, devil's stare, and a glass screen
You try to control and manipulate me with your intimidating presence and technology
Can't you see the sultry eyes on the sparkly?
You are drawn to me only because of my physical appearance and not who I truly am
Calling Dallas everywhere like it means things
You make meaningless promises and plans to keep me hooked and vulnerable
Easy fixes for something that you can't win
You try to solve problems that cannot be fixed with quick and superficial solutions
Manipulators
They will show you what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
You are a manipulator who will use my desires and dreams against me, making me lose myself in this illusion you create
Didn't notice I was slipping in
Could see my wild and marry yours, I was done on false
I did not realize that I was falling for your manipulation and adapting to your fake persona
Took apart all I knew and then tried again
Only I thought that this was real and it was going somewhere
You made me question and doubt everything I knew, making me believe that what you offered was real and meaningful
Bitter words, baby dress, and it was silence
Our relationship is filled with negativity, superficiality, and no genuine communication or understanding
Don't you see the way they flash since you saw me
Yeah, you still wanna buy me some sweet things
Keep me down while you go back to fix things
You only show interest in me when it benefits you, buying me material possessions to keep me compliant while you go back to fix your manipulations
No, you don't see it not to try to believe in
Or that I touched you so that you don't have to feel it
Mouth open, eyes shut, and your heart closed
Hands up, tongue out, and you think you know
You refuse to see the truth and instead cling to your illusions, allowing me to touch you physically to avoid feeling the emotional harm, while remaining ignorant and closed off to my true feelings
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carlosramirez-ip9rb
You took me around the world by myself
Saw the signs at the back of your head I was walking dead
Played the game, struck a pose and appeared all that
Except my heart was affront and it was hiding elsewhere
Stronger fingers, devil's stare, and a glass screen
Can't you see the sultry eyes on the sparkly?
Calling Dallas everywhere like it means things
Easy fixes for something that you can't win
Manipulators
They will show you what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
Didn't notice I was slipping in
Could see my wild and marry yours, I was done on false
Took apart all I knew and then tried again
Only I thought that this was real and it was going somewhere
Bitter words, baby dress, and it was silence
Don't you see the way they flash since you saw me
Yeah, you still wanna buy me some sweet things
Keep me down while you go back to fix things
Manipulators
They will show you, what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
No, you don't see it not to try to believe in
Or that I touched you so that you don't have to feel it
Mouth open, eyes shut, and your heart closed
Hands up, tongue out, and you think you know
@carol5384
You took me around the world by myself
Saw the signs at the back of your head I was walking dead
Played the game, struck a pose and appeared all that
Except my heart was affront and it was hiding elsewhere
Stronger fingers, devil's stare, and a glass screen
Can't you see the sultry eyes on the sparkly?
Calling Dallas everywhere like it means things
Easy fixes for something that you can't win
Manipulators
They will show you what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
Didn't notice I was slipping in
Could see my wild and marry yours, I was done on false
Took apart all I knew and then tried again
Only I thought that this was real and it was going somewhere
Bitter words, baby dress, and it was silence
Don't you see the way they flash since you saw me
Yeah, you still wanna buy me some sweet things
Keep me down while you go back to fix things
Manipulators
They will show you, what you think in your dreams and make them all come true
This illusion, here to fool you
You'll lose yourself and you'd be giving into
@752christopher
How is this fucking song so underrated
@MidnightSerpant
I love this song!
@raytwilight
Great song that touches on a really important subject.Great job Madeira!
@SSS-pn9ex
Tight and classy
@LogiicCinema
So good
@cer9ss
I Love IT!
@MarcoFilipeFreitas
Madeira Island is waiting for you. Love this song!
@lofi6esus
Yes
@renzo590
Perfectness
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