Deception
Provision Lyrics


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Have I awaken in my own true identity?
Could I be comatose no longer evolving
My disbelief in our survival is evident
Our own extinction is no longer irrelevant

Through undeniable pain.
These times I cannot forgive
Losing their honor in vain
Trapped in a past to re-live

We're falling into deception!
How many men have to die?
Fighting a war of the minds!
They're changing all our perceptions
You're falling into deception!
How many men have to die?
Fighting a war of the minds!
We've lost our sense of direction

Positions change with diplomatic immunity
Proving by now we're only part of the problem




Some now would argue in their own disillusion
In offering a promise with a lasting resolution

Overall Meaning

The song “Deception” by Provision speaks of the struggle to hold onto one's own identity in a world where individuality is becoming increasingly scarce. The lyrics express an inner turmoil, questioning whether the singer has finally found their true self or if they have become stagnant and are no longer evolving. They express a lack of faith in humanity's ability to survive and that their own extinction is becoming less and less irrelevant.


The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song, exposing the dangerous levels of deception and manipulation that occur in our society. The repeated phrase “how many men have to die” is a poignant reminder of how wars are fought in the name of progress, only to result in more senseless loss of life, changing our perceptions and direction. The bridge speaks to the loss of honor that comes with living in a world where the past traps the present, making it difficult to move forward. The song concludes with the realization that the world is only getting worse, with leaders only adding to the problem, and there is no lasting resolution on the horizon.


Line by Line Meaning

Have I awaken in my own true identity?
Am I finally seeing myself as I truly am?


Could I be comatose no longer evolving
Am I stagnant, no longer growing or evolving?


My disbelief in our survival is evident
I can see that our chance of survival is slim


Our own extinction is no longer irrelevant
The threat of extinction is no longer meaningless


Through undeniable pain.
Despite the undeniable pain


These times I cannot forgive
I cannot forgive these times


Losing their honor in vain
They have lost their honor for no good reason


Trapped in a past to re-live
Stuck in a past that they can't let go of


We're falling into deception!
We are being deceived


How many men have to die?
How many people have to die?


Fighting a war of the minds!
Fighting a battle of ideas


They're changing all our perceptions
They are manipulating the way we think and see things


You're falling into deception!
You too are being deceived


How many men have to die?
How many people have to die?


Fighting a war of the minds!
Fighting a battle of ideas


We've lost our sense of direction
We no longer know where we're headed


Positions change with diplomatic immunity
Leaders are protected by diplomatic immunity and can change their stance


Proving by now we're only part of the problem
Showing that we are also part of the issue


Some now would argue in their own disillusion
Some are now in their own state of confusion


In offering a promise with a lasting resolution
Proposing a solution that will actually work




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