The Cage
A7IE Lyrics


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Rotten corpse in a empty cage, never tried to escape
Forever trapped in this cell, remembers as only friends

Hear me cry all my tears, listen to my memories
Forever trapped in this hell, free my soul will be my help

Let me be, I'm a slave, that's my choice
Let me be, I'm a slave, that's my life




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A7ie's song "The Cage" depict the painful struggle of a person trapped in a metaphorical cage of their own creation. They are a slave to their own demons, and feel trapped within their own psyche. The imagery of a "rotten corpse in an empty cage" drives home the sense of decay and despair that characterizes the singer's experience. They have never tried to escape, seemingly paralyzed by their own fear and hopelessness. The only friends they have are their own memories, which they hold onto as a source of solace and comfort in their desperate situation.


The singer calls out, crying all their tears, begging for someone to listen to their memories and see the pain that they are in. They feel as though they are forever trapped in this hell, but they hold onto the hope that one day their soul will be free. The repetition of the phrase "let me be, I'm a slave, that's my life" speaks to the desperation the singer feels - they have internalized their own oppression and feel as though it is an unchangeable aspect of their identity.


Overall, "The Cage" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the human experience of being trapped within oneself. The lyrics are a poignant plea for help and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of pain and suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

Rotten corpse in a empty cage, never tried to escape
A lifeless body lays in a cage, devoid of any attempts to break free


Forever trapped in this cell, remembers as only friends
The prisoner remains confined in the cell, with no one but distant memories as companions


Hear me cry all my tears, listen to my memories
I plead for someone to hear my anguish and share in the recollection of my past


Forever trapped in this hell, free my soul will be my help
Being imprisoned in this inferno, I can only hope for liberation to bring solace to my tormented soul


Let me be, I'm a slave, that's my choice
I accept being subjugated to this confinement, as it was my own decision


Let me be, I'm a slave, that's my life
Being enslaved is all I know and perhaps all I will ever know in my life




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