Jailbird
Among Lynx Lyrics
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and I was heading for a darker place
tried to stay calm though It did ́nt work out
just kept my head in this prison of mine
trouble is digging into my bones
what will happen when it hits the ground?
leaning on to memories with perfect ends
the train has departed, and soon it will derail
aint got no shoulder I can rest my head
I ́m not the kind of jailbird I pictured myself
locked up in this body of mine
and my keeper's got my own name
I need a light, need something to lean on
hands are tied to the ground
cold and elusive, fooling my mind
captured by myself this time
know what to do, know it all by the book
cut off the bad talk in my head
the words that only put this shit into me
that keeps confronting me with failures again
the train has departed, and soon it will derail
aint got no shoulder I can rest my head
I ́m not the kind of jailbird I pictured myself
locked up in this body of mine
and my keeper' s got my own name
Solo
Double refr.
Some of the misery will never mend
but I glue myself back together again
The lyrics to "Jailbird" by Among Lynx convey a sense of personal struggle and the desire for liberation from one's own inner demons. The first verse sets the scene of a changing season and a shift towards darkness, mirroring the singer's emotional state. They try to remain calm, but ultimately find themselves trapped in their own mental prison.
The second verse delves deeper into the turmoil the singer is experiencing. Their troubles seem to be deeply ingrained within them, digging into their bones. The question of what will happen when these troubles hit rock bottom suggests a fear of the unknown consequences that may arise. They cling to memories that once brought them comfort and solace, but these memories are fading away, leaving them alone with their turmoil.
The chorus uses the metaphor of a train to symbolize the journey of the singer's life. The train has departed, indicating that they have let go of something significant. However, the impending derailment suggests that they have lost stability and have no place to find comfort. The reference to being a "jailbird" implies being imprisoned within one's own body and mind, feeling trapped and unable to escape. The line about their keeper having their own name suggests that their struggles are uniquely personal and cannot be easily separated from their identity.
In the bridge, the singer expresses their longing for a light and something to lean on. They feel tied down and cold, with their own thoughts playing tricks on them. They feel captured by their own actions or decisions, recognizing that they are responsible for their current situation.
The final verse reflects a determination to overcome their struggles. The singer knows what they need to do and tries to cut off the negative self-talk that only perpetuates their failures. They realize that some of their pain and suffering may never fully heal, but they vow to piece themselves back together. The use of the metaphor of gluing oneself back together suggests a process of self-reconstruction and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Season were changing, and so did the light
The passage of time and shifting circumstances brought about a change in the atmosphere
and I was heading for a darker place
I was moving towards a state of darkness or despair
tried to stay calm though It did ́nt work out
Despite my efforts, I was unable to maintain a sense of tranquility
just kept my head in this prison of mine
I remained trapped within the confines of my own mind
trouble is digging into my bones
Great distress and difficulty were deeply affecting me
what will happen when it hits the ground?
The consequences of this trouble intensifying were uncertain and concerning
leaning on to memories with perfect ends
I relied on memories that had idealized conclusions
but they are blurring out and soon they ́ll be gone
Those memories are becoming hazy and will eventually fade away
the train has departed, and soon it will derail
A significant opportunity or chance has passed and is now on the verge of failure
aint got no shoulder I can rest my head
I have no support or refuge to find comfort in
I ́m not the kind of jailbird I pictured myself
I never imagined I would become imprisoned within my own body and situation
locked up in this body of mine
Feeling trapped or confined by my own physical and mental being
and my keeper's got my own name
The one who controls and restricts me is essentially myself
I need a light, need something to lean on
I long for guidance or support to rely on
hands are tied to the ground
I feel constrained and immobilized, unable to move forward
cold and elusive, fooling my mind
The situation feels distant and unattainable, deceiving my thoughts and emotions
captured by myself this time
I have become a prisoner of my own actions and choices
know what to do, know it all by the book
I am aware of the correct course of action, fully knowledgeable about it
cut off the bad talk in my head
I must eliminate the negative self-talk that plagues my mind
the words that only put this shit into me
Those words only reinforce the negativity and despair within me
that keeps confronting me with failures again
It continuously reminds me of my past shortcomings and disappointments
Some of the misery will never mend
Certain aspects of my suffering may never be healed or resolved
but I glue myself back together again
Nevertheless, I will find a way to piece myself back together, to overcome the pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Moa Brandt
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J. Graff-Nielsen
..or "restING my head"
J. Graff-Nielsen
rest ON my head
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