Echoes
Type Two Error Lyrics

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Hellbent to keep tabs on all backdoor lines
They’ve broken promises
Through choice and design
We’ve limited options, there has been a breach
A cloudburst is on us
Where no secret is safe from reach

All inner free thoughts are being surveyed

To safeguard the public
The message conveyed
Agencies have been allowed oversight
Unbridled control
A fast shuffle in full flight

The heads come and go
Distrust is all we’re ever shown
Seduced and roped on
Hell veracity’s long gone
Whose ideals do they keep?
A shame the spirit is willing but flesh is weak
Who’s spinning the line
That everything is fine?

Shadows fall unseen
Echoes under lock and key
Deflection and peeled eyes
No echo is safe tonight

Desperate to keep watch, the threats aren’t all true
Why trust someone willing to hawk on you?
Ill-treatment of the whole, attempts to distract
Arrangements and handshakes
Agreements on hush-hush pacts

The heads come and go
Distrust is all that’s ever shown
Seduced and roped on
Hell veracity’s long gone
Whose ideals do they keep?
It’s a shame the spirit’s willing but flesh is weak
Who’s spinning the line
That everything’s fine?

Shadows fall unseen
Echoes under lock and key
Deflection and peeled eyes
No echo is safe tonight

Time and tide wait for no man
Engulfed in deep water, all pigs to the slaughter

Shadows fall unseen
Echoes under lock and key
Deflection and peeled eyes
No echo is safe tonight
Shadows fall unseen
Echoes under lock and key

Deflection and peeled eyes
No echo is safe tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Type Two Error's song "Echoes" reveal a sense of discomfort and distrust with the idea of constant surveillance and the notion that no secret is safe. The opening lines speak of a fear of backdoor lines and broken promises, emphasizing the lack of trust between those being surveyed and those doing the surveillance. This lack of trust is further highlighted by the line "distrust is all we’re ever shown," conveying a sense of helplessness as those being watched feel as though they are constantly being monitored.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of paranoia and unease, with the repetition of the phrase "no echo is safe tonight." This repetition serves to emphasize the idea that no matter what one says or does, there is always a risk of being watched or monitored, leading to a feeling of being constantly on edge. The use of metaphors, such as "shadows fall unseen," "peeled eyes," and "echoes under lock and key," add to the sense of secrecy and surveillance that permeates the song.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of who is responsible for spinning the narrative that everything is fine, despite the reality of constant surveillance. The line "whose ideals do they keep?" suggests that those in power may have their own agenda, presenting a reality that is not necessarily truthful. Ultimately, the song paints a picture of a world where privacy is constantly under threat and there is a sense of unease as a result.

Line by Line Meaning

Hellbent to keep tabs on all backdoor lines
We are determined to monitor all communication channels, even ones that are not obvious.

They’ve broken promises / Through choice and design
The government has intentionally and deliberately failed to keep promises they made to the public.

We’ve limited options, there has been a breach / A cloudburst is on us / Where no secret is safe from reach
Our options are limited due to a significant violation of privacy, and we are now under attack where no secret can remain confidential.

All inner free thoughts are being surveyed / To safeguard the public / The message conveyed
The government is surveilling our private thoughts to ensure public safety, but this message is not received positively by all.

Agencies have been allowed oversight / Unbridled control / A fast shuffle in full flight
Government agencies have full control over our information, and they move quickly to monitor it without any restrictions.

The heads come and go / Distrust is all we’re ever shown / Seduced and roped on / Hell veracity’s long gone
The government leaders change frequently, and we are always uncertain of their intentions, leading to a loss of faith in the system itself.

Whose ideals do they keep? / A shame the spirit is willing but flesh is weak / Who’s spinning the line / That everything is fine?
We don't know what values our leaders hold, and we are disappointed in ourselves for placing trust in them blindly. We question who is convincing us that everything is okay.

Shadows fall unseen / Echoes under lock and key / Deflection and peeled eyes / No echo is safe tonight
We are in a situation where secrets can be kept in the dark unseen, and we are forced to maintain secrecy to protect ourselves.

Desperate to keep watch, the threats aren’t all true / Why trust someone willing to hawk on you? / Ill-treatment of the whole, attempts to distract / Arrangements and handshakes / Agreements on hush-hush pacts
Although there are real threats to public safety, we are suspicious of the government's motives in monitoring us, and we question if we should trust them or not.

Time and tide wait for no man / Engulfed in deep water, all pigs to the slaughter
Things only get worse with time, and it is easy to fall prey to danger or misinformation in today's world.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benedict Gautrey, Jonathan Pumphrey, Kieran Mahon, Max Dingel, Rhys Downing

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