White Coats
Foxes Lyrics

As a child, my mother said to me,
The song's narrator remembers their mother's advice to always be true to themselves.

"Don't be afraid to lead the way you see"
The mother encouraged her child to have the courage to follow their own path in life, even if it's not the most popular.

And it's only you who knows
Ultimately, our true path in life can only be determined by ourselves.

Nobody else can see
Other people cannot see our innermost desires and dreams.

But do I chase myself into the dark?
Sometimes, following our own path can be scary and uncertain, leading us down a dark and lonely path.

In the thousand ways to lead me back to the start
It can be difficult to find our way back to our true path in life, with many potential distractions and obstacles in our way.

But you make it easy, you
The song's narrator is lucky to have someone in their life who makes it easier to stay on course and be true to themselves.

To be who I want to be
With their support, the artist is able to be their true self and follow their dreams without fear of judgement or failure.

And if the men in white coats are coming
The song's narrator acknowledges that there may be people or institutions that don't want them to follow their true path.

I know you'll still be there for me
Despite potential challenges or opposition, the artist trusts that their supporter will always have their back.

To chase down the wolves around us ('round us, 'round us)
Together, the singer and their supporter will fight off any threats or obstacles that try to hold them back.

I keep the memories inside my mind
The artist holds onto memories of their supporter's past encouragement and support, giving them strength in the present.

To show me how to leave the darkness
The memories serve as a reminder of the way out of the dark times and back onto the path of personal growth and fulfillment.

You will take me home one day, believe me
The singer trusts that their supporter will lead them to a place of safety and comfort someday, where they will be free to be themselves.

Take my hand and lead me out from here
In the present, the singer asks their supporter to be their guide and help them find their way back to their true path.

Hunted down, their footsteps drawing near
The artist feels like they are being pursued or pressured by outside forces to conform or give up on their dreams.

I knew you would come for me
Despite the pressure, the artist trusts that their supporter will always be there for them and come to their aid when needed.

I'm sorry you're in so deep
The singer acknowledges that their supporter is also affected by their struggles and challenges, and they feel guilty for causing them pain or stress.

And I was so scared, I could not see the light
In the past, the singer was so overwhelmed and frightened that they couldn't see a way out of their struggles.

I didn't want to be alone
During this difficult time, the artist longed for someone to support and guide them, and not to feel alone.

But you just stand there, watch them hold me down
Despite feeling alone and scared, the artist knows that their supporter is always watching over them, even if they can't always physically intervene or help.

I need to know that you're around
The song's narrator seeks comfort and reassurance that their supporter is always present, even if they can't always actively help or intervene.