Caged
Athamay Lyrics
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That have surrounded me
Now I find my self alone
Caught in a cage
There′s no flower I can find in here
Not withering, not pale to me
Everyone with a friendly face
Seems to hide some secret inside
While he laughed in my face, he just led me astray
He took my virtue
I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind
My heart is covered with thoughts entangled
How could it ever have felt so real?
Is there a place more lonely
Than I feel within?
Could I have seen? Could I have known?
I just took it as the truth
Everyone with a friendly face
Seems to hide some secret inside
He told me he loved me
While he laughed in my face, he just led me astray
He took my virtue
I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind
Always there to remind me
It keeps me from believing
That someone might be there
Who frees me and never ever leaves me
He told me he loved me
While he laughed in my face, he just led me astray
He took my virtue
I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind
The lyrics of Athamay’s “Caged” describe the feelings of entrapment, loneliness, deceit, betrayal, and the loss of innocence. The imagery of dark clouds and being caught in a cage represents the suffocating feelings of the persona, who is struggling to find hope and light in a bleak situation. The lack of flowers and the frozen heart of the persona highlight the depth of the pain that has been inflicted on her. The persona also speaks of the lies she has been told by someone she trusted, who betrayed her and took advantage of her vulnerability. She feels a sense of emptiness and despair, and wonders if there is anyone out there who could release her from her mental prison.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that there is no one to turn to, and that everyone around her seems to have secrets and agendas. The persona is in her own world of loneliness, and the pain she bears often reminds her that she is not yet ready to trust someone else. The song closes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the persona's sense of entrapment and the hopelessness of her situation.
Overall, “Caged” is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of those who have been hurt and betrayed. It highlights the pain of feeling alone and trapped, and reminds us that it can be hard to trust others when we feel vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the darkest clouds
I am in a very dark and difficult situation.
That have surrounded me
This situation has closed in on me from all sides.
Now I find my self alone
I am alone in this struggle.
Caught in a cage
I feel trapped and unable to escape my circumstances.
There's no flower I can find in here
There is nothing beautiful or joyful to be found in this situation.
Not withering, not pale to me
Even things that would normally fade or decay appear unchanged and bleak to me.
Everyone with a friendly face
People who appear kind or supportive also have hidden agendas or secrets.
Seems to hide some secret inside
I distrust everyone because of past betrayals and disappointments.
He told me he loved me
Someone I trusted said that they loved me.
While he laughed in my face, he just led me astray
That person didn't really love me and used my trust to hurt me.
He took my virtue
That person betrayed me in a way that feels deeply personal and damaging.
I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind
I am emotionally numb and unable to process what has happened to me.
My heart is covered with thoughts entangled
Painful memories and negative thoughts consume my mind and emotions.
How could it ever have felt so real?
I am struggling to accept that the person I trusted wasn't who they appeared to be.
Is there a place more lonely
I feel incredibly isolated and alone in my pain.
Than I feel within?
The loneliness and pain are deeply internal and personal.
Could I have seen? Could I have known?
I am questioning whether I missed any signs or should have known better.
I just took it as the truth
I believed what I was told and didn't question it.
Always there to remind me
My pain and the betrayal I experienced are constantly on my mind and are very present in my life.
It keeps me from believing
My past experiences make it difficult for me to believe that I could trust someone again.
That someone might be there
I am struggling to believe that someone could truly care about me and support me through my pain.
Who frees me and never ever leaves me
I long for someone to help me heal and stay with me through my struggles.
He told me he loved me
The pain of being betrayed by someone I trusted still haunts me.
While he laughed in my face, he just led me astray
I cannot forget the pain and betrayal I experienced from the person I trusted.
He took my virtue
The betrayal was personal and deeply damaging and has changed my sense of self.
I feel so cold inside, sorrow has frozen my mind
I am still deeply affected by the pain I experienced and struggle to move on.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gomezmunoz584
I love this CD. I also bought the Torutretekk CD. I had one heck of a time finding them. I play them a lot... I had to order them from Europe...
@zoejoe67
Souvenir / j'adore toujours / / juste la musique .....
@astaroth4226
been listen to this album for a very long time since i was 15 i cant find a whole of this type of music
@astaroth4226
@Max Thank you brother
@deboramoon6744
Anos 90 ... Me lembro de "Kiss of the Whip" .... ❤
@Achromantic
Wow, very passionate… Legend.
@NuCrowe
So romantic!
@khrude7852
.....super classico...o disco que me levou às portas da musica electronica. Nao ha tempo ou distancia que me separe desta obra prima. ETERNO.
@claudiotfbf
Acredita que a primeira vez que ouvi está banda foi num rolê aleatório? Numa balada que nem existe mais chamada Atari Club rs nunca esqueci disso
@Tingel_1988
fantastic album