My name is Benn Down … Read Full Bio ↴Composer and musician from the United Kingdom.
My name is Benn Down and I am the owner of Hurt Records, an independent record label in the UK. I'm also in a few bands including; Two Down, Portraits, Quiet One and Diplomat. I'm a qualified mixing engineer and work daily mixing for artists internationally. I'm happily married to my best friend and I have an amazing daughter. I am very grateful to have the life I have.
"I'm from the future. I write music. I take care of my loved ones. I am a good man. I am a terrible person."
Cold Dead Crows
Benn Lyrics
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just we say that, don't tell me im free
cause I don't need it, no I don't need you
(something hard to make out)
so listen, listen to me
cause im waiting, waiting to see if you'll find it
You'll know its the truth, the future's a fire that's lost in the woods
(you never listen to me, YOU NEVER LISTEN TO ME!)
no longer in control
so pull off that risk
silence their beaks
grab back on to some crows
just we say that, don't whisper to me
just we say that, don't tell me im free
cause I don't need it, no I don't need you
(something hard to make out)
so listen, listen to me
cause im waiting, waiting to see if you'll find it
You'll know its the truth, the future's a fire that's lost in the woods
(lost in the woods, LOST IN THE WOODS!)
these little black birds they fall
no longer in control
so pull off that risk
silence their beaks
grab back on to some crows
fall little birds, fall little birds
why do you sound so absurd
Fall little birds, fall little birds
why do you sound so absurd
fall little birds, fall little birds
why do you sound so absurd
fall little birds, fall little birds
these little black birds they fall
no longer in control
so pull off that risk
silence their beaks
grab back on to some crows
The lyrics of Benn's song "Cold Dead Crows" seem to be about the struggle of trying to find truth and control in a world that is constantly changing and uncertain. The repetition of the lines "just we say that, don't whisper to me, just we say that, don't tell me I'm free" seems to suggest a rejection of false promises or easy answers. The singer insists that they don't need these things and that they want to see if the other person can find the truth. The line "the future's a fire that's lost in the woods" conjures up an image of something important or valuable that is difficult to find or keep. The chorus with its repeated lines about little black birds falling and feeling absurd seems to suggest a loss of power or control, and the lyrics "pull off that risk, silence their beaks, grab back on to some crows" could be interpreted as a call to action, a suggestion to take control and assert oneself.
Overall, the meaning of the lyrics is somewhat obscure and open to interpretation, but the themes of uncertainty, powerlessness, and the constant struggle to find truth seem to be at the heart of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
just we say that, don't whisper to me
I don't want to hear any secrets, just be honest with me directly.
just we say that, don't tell me im free
Don't try to manipulate me by making me feel like I have freedom when I don't.
cause I don't need it, no I don't need you
I don't need your lies or false promises.
(something hard to make out)
There seems to be an indistinguishable phrase here that is difficult to understand.
so listen, listen to me
Pay attention to what I have to say.
cause im waiting, waiting to see if you'll find it
I'm waiting to see if you'll discover the truth on your own.
You'll know its the truth, the future's a fire that's lost in the woods
The truth may be hard to find, but it's like a lost flame waiting to be discovered.
(you never listen to me, YOU NEVER LISTEN TO ME!)
There is frustration about feeling constantly ignored.
these little black birds they fall
The birds (possibly symbolizing something else) are falling down.
no longer in control
Whatever was in control before is no longer dominating the situation.
so pull off that risk
Take the chance and make a bold move.
silence their beaks
Stop their voices from speaking.
grab back on to some crows
Get hold of something else instead of the fallen birds - maybe stronger ones.
fall little birds, fall little birds
The falling down of the birds is being repeated, emphasizing their plight.
why do you sound so absurd
What is happening to the birds seems ridiculous.
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TAP555
That part where he sings Little Bird.... Seriously holy fuck mate, at first I was in hysterics because I didn't realise what I was getting into... But again, holy fuck, you are actually FUCKING EPIC in this
@IAOPie
O'h my, the fucking Nostalgia! The Benndown style videos are back! /P
@emosaurus66
is that guitar pack a punched?
@DragonflyFox
emosaurus66 accompanying the pack-a-punching of his zombies albums, it is only fitting he follows suit with his custom guitar.
@emosaurus66
Ryan Slattery I need one
@Get2DaSpaceCake
Can't wait for the full album to be released!Please Take My Money!!!
@Tiloy_
fucking hell. i need a minute/week to recover
@RomeoDaRappa
Has to be my favorite song from Z1 and still holds the title for best Zombies song
@Dylanflynn613
Man what a throwback at the start
@MrHotShot118
WARNING TO ALL PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY. DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO!