Strange Prison
Astral Swans Lyrics

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There is no point in trying to run
The dogs will bark and eat you all over again.
And in my head it's a strange prison.

There is no path so don't step forward
The ground will open up
And you'll fall and you'll fall without end
You terrible man

There's a strange prison
There's a strange prison

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Astral Swans's song "Strange Prison" delve into the internal struggle and fear that one can experience within their own mind. The songwriter suggests that no matter how much one tries to escape their own thoughts or feelings, they will inevitably consume them once more. The opening lines, "There is no point in trying to run / The dogs will bark and eat you all over again," represent the futility of running away from one's problems. The image of being eaten by dogs is telling of how one's problems can be unrelenting and savage, no matter how hard one tries to escape.

The following lines, "And in my head it's a strange prison," reveal that the singer perceives their own mind as a prison. They are trapped by their own thoughts and emotions, with no means of escape. The second set of lyrics, "There is no path so don't step forward / The ground will open up / And you'll fall and you'll fall without end / You terrible man" continue the theme of futility and inevitability. The line "You terrible man" can be interpreted as the singer referring to themselves, as they are the ones who feel trapped within their own minds.

In conclusion, "Strange Prison" by Astral Swans offers a deeply introspective meditation on the inescapable nature of one's mind. The lyrics suggest that while one may try to run or hide from their own emotions or problems, they will ultimately be consumed by them. This creates a sense of entrapment, leading the songwriter to provide a sense of hopelessness or despair to the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

There is no point in trying to run
Trying to escape or avoid your problems is pointless and will only result in being hurt again.

The dogs will bark and eat you all over again.
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you, and you will suffer the same fate again.

And in my head it's a strange prison.
The mental anguish caused by these consequences feels like being trapped in a strange prison.

There is no path so don't step forward
There is no easy solution or escape from this difficult situation, so it's better not to take any action.

The ground will open up
If you try to move forward or take action, the consequences will be dire.

And you'll fall and you'll fall without end
The consequences will be endless and there is no way to escape them.

You terrible man
The singer expresses disgust and blame towards themselves for their actions that led to this situation.

There's a strange prison
The situation the artist is in feels like being trapped in a strange prison, both mentally and possibly physically.

There's a strange prison
The feeling of being trapped in this situation is emphasized again, as it seems to be a recurring theme in the artist's life.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Swann

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