Story Behind The Song

Inspired by watching the "shell games" on the street, Misdirection is about the hidden agenda and misinformation which controls the lives of the masses. "Now you see it - now you don't".

Lyrics

Now you see it - now you didn't
Now you feel it - now you won't
Misdirection

You put your money in the bank but will it still be there (no chance)
It's just electronic transmissions in the ether
To buy and sell, to have and hold
Their stocks and bonds T-bills and gold
You've gone and sacrificed your soul
To play a game that they control
And kid yourself someday you'll be a winner

It's just misdirection
A false reflection, Subtle deflection
It's the promised land, a sleight of hand,
A master plan that has everybody fooled

You watch the action on TV as it's reported
Is it really what's going on or is it distorted
Edited and cut and spliced
Tomorrow's news tonight's soundbite
Where all the world is black and white
If so many agree they must all be right
And you think somehow that you have been enlightened

It's just misdirection
A false reflection, A fixed election
It's the promised land, a sleight of hand,
A master plan that has everybody fooled

You are what you own, where you live, what you buy
How you feel, what you know, who you wed, what you drive
You are waht you eat, who you know, who you date
Who's your friend, who's your foe, who you love, who you hate
You are what you wear, latest trend, style of hair
Books you like, teams you cheer, party choice, favorite beer
You are what you say, where you go, what you do
You are all these things - but you're not you

It's just misdirection
A false reflection, A fixed election
It's the promised land, a sleight of hand,
A master plan that has everybody fooled

Now you see it, then you won't
Now you feel it, then you don't
Misdirection