Cut My Wings
Seasick Steve Lyrics
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Shot me down I cannot fly
Cut my wings
Shot me down I cannot fly
When I lay my head down
On my bed [unverified] I sure do cry
Cap'n how long
Must I stand your evil ways?
Cap'n how long
Must I stand you evil ways?
One day I get outta here
It's gonna be your very last day
Cap'n how long
Must I stand you evil ways?
One day I get outta here
It's gonna be your very last day
The lyrics of Seasick Steve's song "Cut My Wings" illustrate a sense of entrapment and the desire for freedom. The singer of the song is someone who has had their wings metaphorically cut and is unable to fly, leaving them feeling sad and trapped. The "cap'n" represents the person responsible for cutting the singer's wings and whom they seem to hate. The singer is questioning how much longer they must endure this captivity and evil treatment, and they dream of the day they will finally be free.
The refrain of the song, "Cut my wings, shot me down I cannot fly," is a powerful metaphor that demonstrates the singer's vulnerability and inability to do what they once could. The singer's ability to fly is symbolic of their freedom and happiness, but now that they can't fly, they can't escape their current situation. The refrain is poignant and repeated throughout the song, underscoring the singer's sense of loss.
The song's message of empowerment is also evident in the lyrics. The singer is determined to get out of their situation and to make the person who cut their wings pay for what they have done. This message of resilience and determination resonates with listeners and provides hope to anyone who may be in a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut my wings
I have been restricted from progressing or advancing
Shot me down I cannot fly
I have been hindered or stopped from achieving my goals and dreams
When I lay my head down
When I am alone with my thoughts and emotions
On my bed [unverified] I sure do cry
I feel overwhelmed with sadness and despair
Cap'n how long
I question how much longer I must endure
Must I stand your evil ways?
I am experiencing mistreatment or abuse from someone in a position of power
One day I get outta here
I am determined to escape or overcome my current situation
It's gonna be your very last day
The person causing my suffering will face consequences for their actions
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Written by: STEVE GENE WOLD
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