Members:
Vlad Holiday (vocals/guitar)
Dave T… Read Full Bio ↴Genre: Indie rock
Members:
Vlad Holiday (vocals/guitar)
Dave Tantao (drums)
Matt Maroulakos (bass/keys)
Hometown: New York City
Short Description:
Indie rock band from New York City. Blending the past and future to make the present. Debut album I'm Glad I'm Not Me out June 2nd, 2015. Pre-order here: http://borncages.com
Rolling Down The Hill
Born Cages Lyrics
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You couldn't ever sit me still
But then you caught me in the air, honey
And you told me you won't stop to care for me
(I was rolling down the hill)
I wanna just drive drive drive
Far away from our normal lives
So come on everyone
Don't let your heart compromise
When I was thirteen my mother said, "Son,
The meaning of life is that life's not won."
So I picked up a guitar and counted to three
And in that moment I realized I'm glad I'm not me
(I was rolling down the hill)
I wanna just drive drive drive
Far away from our normal lives
I wasn't born to die living inside a lie
So come on everyone
Don't let your heart compromise
(Ohh)
When the echoes ring through the desert wind
Like a nostalgic fairy tale of the night,
The universe is mirrored in her eyes
I wanna just drive drive drive
Far away from our normal lives
I wasn't born to die living inside a lie
So come on everyone
Don't let your heart compromise
Don't let your heart just compromise
The lyrics of Born Cages’s “Rolling Down The Hill” are about the desire for freedom and the fear of living a mundane life. The opening line, “I was rolling down the hill, you couldn’t ever sit me still”, creates a sense of rebellion and youthful energy. The singer doesn't want to be held down or told what to do. They want to escape from the "normal lives" that they feel trapped in. The desire for adventure is echoed in the line, “I wanna just drive drive drive, far away from our normal lives”. They want to experience something more exciting and meaningful.
However, the singer acknowledges that they need love and support. The line, “But then you caught me in the air, honey, and you told me you won't stop to care for me” suggests they need their partner's support and encouragement in their pursuit for a different kind of life. They don’t want to compromise their dreams or settle for less. The line "I wasn't born to die living inside a lie" highlights that they don't want to live a life filled with regrets. The nostalgia and yearning in the line “When the echoes ring through the desert wind, like a nostalgic fairy tale of the night, the universe is mirrored in her eyes” carries a sense of longing for something they haven't quite found yet.
Overall, “Rolling Down the Hill” is a poignant commentary on the human search for meaning and freedom. The singer wants to escape the monotony and explore the world. They want to live life to the fullest and not settle for anything less. The lyrics are a reminder to never compromise one's dreams and to find someone who will support and encourage your journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I was rolling down the hill
I was carelessly living my life without direction.
You couldn't ever sit me still
Nobody could control or contain me.
But then you caught me in the air, honey
But then you came along and saved me from my reckless behavior.
And you told me you won't stop to care for me
And you promised to always be there for me.
I wanna just drive drive drive
I want to escape the monotony of everyday life and explore the world.
Far away from our normal lives
Far away from the mundane routine of normal life.
I wasn't born to die living inside a lie
I wasn't meant to live a life devoid of purpose and truth.
So come on everyone
So let's all take control of our lives.
Don't let your heart compromise
Don't settle for less than what you truly desire.
When I was thirteen my mother said, "Son,
When I was young, my mother told me
The meaning of life is that life's not won."
That the point of life is not to simply win, but to cherish every moment.
So I picked up a guitar and counted to three
So I pursued my passion for music and took a chance.
And in that moment I realized I'm glad I'm not me
And in that moment I realized that I am not trapped in a life I don't want.
When the echoes ring through the desert wind
When the sounds of nature surround me
Like a nostalgic fairy tale of the night,
Like a story from long ago
The universe is mirrored in her eyes
I see the vastness of the universe reflected in her eyes.
Don't let your heart just compromise
Don't accept less than what you truly want.
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leighton McCannon
If you're going to complain about how he stole beats and lines, here's something to think about:
Eminem used an Aerosmith song in one of his own
The beat to Ice Ice Baby was used multiple times
As well as U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer.
So I don't see the big deal.
Stanton Cree
Got this song for free on iTunes and turns out I really like it.
Stanton Cree
Nice!
jlysv
Me too!
sara echeverry
Me encanta! Lo amo 😍
Arianna Chey
I absolutely love y'alls music! It really speaks to me so keep up the amazing work!! You're gonna go far. 😊💋💕
Johanna Klara
i love this band terribly. went to a record shop and was like "yeah, let's get this, the sign says it's alternative... so, why not?" TURNS OUT to be a REALLY good decision. Why is this band not on the charts?
Brittany Hoyt
My favorite band (´∇`) I look forward to even more amazing music!
~Gray
Vlad Holiday
thanks! debut album coming this spring
Russell Szabados
Very nice, guys. Great song!
Natalie Odle
I LOVE Born Cages!! I saw them live in October and they were amazing!! <3