Drawback
Belle Beady Lyrics
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That's the dark side of obediance
When somebody tied my poor dog up
I found that I was totally stuck
I'd trained him not to let out a yelp
That's why he didn't get any help
Nobody came to help in October
Nobody came to help in November
My dog was praiseworthy quiet and sober
So nobody came to help in December
So he laid down now on the doorstep and died
And I'm still sitting here all tied up inside
That's the dark side of obediance
That's the dark side of obediance
In Belle Beady's song "Drawback," the lyrics explore the dark side of blind obedience and the consequences that can arise from it. The singer recounts a distressing incident where their dog was tied up and they themselves were trapped in a situation without any means of escape.
The mention of obedience in the first line points towards a theme of submission and following orders without question. The singer's dog was obediently trained to remain silent and not make a sound, but this ultimately led to a tragic outcome. When someone tied up the dog, the singer realized they were also metaphorically tied up, trapped in a helpless situation.
The following lines highlight the singer's feeling of helplessness and isolation. Despite their dog's quiet and sober behavior, no one came to their aid during the months of October, November, and December. This prolonged period of neglect and lack of assistance ultimately resulted in the dog's death, symbolizing the dire consequences of blind obedience.
The closing lines of the song reveal the deep emotional impact this experience has had on the singer. They remain trapped inside, metaphorically bound by their own submission and unable to escape the haunting memories and guilt associated with the incident. Through these lyrics, Belle Beady sheds light on the dark consequences that can emerge from blindly following orders and the importance of critically assessing the obedience we uphold.
Line by Line Meaning
That's the dark side of obedience
This highlights the negative aspect of blindly following and complying with someone or something.
When somebody tied my poor dog up
When someone restrained and confined my unfortunate dog
I found that I was totally stuck
I realized that I was completely trapped and unable to move forward
I'd trained him not to let out a yelp
I had taught him to remain silent and not make any sound
That's why he didn't get any help
That's the reason he was not given any assistance
Nobody came to help in October
No one came to offer aid during the month of October
Nobody came to help in November
There were no individuals who came forward to provide assistance in November
My dog was praiseworthy quiet and sober
My dog was commendably calm and composed
So nobody came to help in December
Consequently, no one arrived to lend a hand in December
So he laid down now on the doorstep and died
As a result, he eventually lay down on the doorstep and passed away
And I'm still sitting here all tied up inside
Meanwhile, I remain emotionally and mentally confined, unable to free myself
That's the dark side of obedience
This once again emphasizes the negative aspects of unquestioning compliance
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