He knows how to market himself well. Nowadays, that's all that seems to count. He's rebellious in a way that appeals to people with vain, shallow taste. So of course he manipulates his audiences with the blessing of his recording company and the financial investors behind his brand.
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No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.
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People are sheep. TV is the shepherd.
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I have always felt thisAnd I, I could never hear itSo I turned it up And turned it onAnd turned it downAlways the volume always the words
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One time in your lifeYou've got the route in hand But the map is stuckThey said it's not your fault The tires are tired the camera movesAnd your driver's been pulled