Cocoon
Black Dan Lyrics
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Standing on this road
I'm gonna crack this game
I'm gonna crack this code
I've still got time
I've still got time
I don't take it well
I've got my head in a song
Oh can't you tell
I've still got time
I've still got time
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You give me ideas
When the dreaming stops
Give me confidence
When the drip wont drop
I've still got time
I've still got time
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
In Black Dan's song Cocoon, the lyrics talk about the singer's disillusionment with the world, and his desire to find solace with someone who can "wrap him round [their] finger" and be his "cocoon". The song begins with the singer feeling confident that he can "crack this game" and "crack this code" of life, but as the song progresses, he begins to show his vulnerability and admits that "when I'm wrong, I don't take it well" and that he needs someone to give him "confidence when the drip won't drop". The repeated refrain of "you are my cocoon" emphasizes the singer's longing for someone to shelter him from the harshness of the world around him.
The song speaks to the universal human need for emotional support and intimacy, but it also hints at the dangers of becoming too reliant on another person's validation. The lines "Just wrap me round your finger, cause when you say it's okay doesn't matter if I believe you" suggest a certain level of distrust and skepticism that the singer has towards his lover, and the idea that he would willingly be "wrapped round [their] finger" suggests a level of surrender and submission that could be seen as unhealthy. Overall, Cocoon is a tender but cautionary tale of the search for emotional security and the dangers of becoming too emotionally dependent on someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
The way I feel
I am expressing the emotions I am currently experiencing
Standing on this road
I am in a particular place in life and must make choices to move forward
I'm gonna crack this game
I am determined to succeed and overcome the obstacles present in my current situation
I'm gonna crack this code
I am confident in my abilities to understand and unravel the complexities of my life
I've still got time
I believe I have time to achieve my goals or make changes
When I'm wrong
I struggle to accept fault or criticism
I don't take it well
I emotionally react and become defensive when confronted with my failures
I've got my head in a song
Music serves as an escape or coping mechanism for my emotions
Oh can't you tell
I am hoping others can see through my facade and understand my struggles
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
I desire to be influenced or controlled by another person
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
I am willing to overlook my own doubts and follow the guidance of someone I trust
You give me ideas
I rely on someone else to provide inspiration or direction in my life
When the dreaming stops
When I can no longer imagine or hope for my desired future
Give me confidence
I need reassurance or support from another person to feel capable
When the drip wont drop
When I cannot find the motivation or drive to pursue my goals
You are my cocoon
I find safety, comfort, and protection in my relationship with this person
You are my cocoon
The person I am addressing provides me with emotional security and stability
You are my cocoon
I am relying on this person to shield me from harm or pain
You are my cocoon
My feelings of comfort and safety are exclusively tied to my relationship with this person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL BLACK
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