Joe Cisler: Vocals
Steffan Copenhaver: Bass/Vocals
Myles Rutledge: Drums
Tom Steimel: Guitar
Cocoon
Broken Sunday Lyrics
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The tragic end
Of something
Once so perfect
Sacrifice
In all you are
To be
What you're not
All your thoughts are buried
Deep in your mind
Ready to burst
But they're trapped in your cocoon
Take a chance, be brilliant
Don't be so afraid
Break all your ties
Don't give up so soon
So soon
Chorus:
Throw it all away
Break your strongest ties
If you feel so compelled
Then believe
Your shell is breached
Drioed and weak so be free
Be free
(Be free)
(Be free)
Fear of failure
Pessimistic thoughts cloud your sight
Of someone once perfect
You're locked in your cocoon
In your cocoon
Chorus
When I picture your perfect ending
Do you think that you've given enough
When I picture your perfect ending
I worry you'll give it all up
When I picture your perfect ending
Do you think that you've given enough
When I picture your perfect ending
I worry you'll give it all up
Chorus
Throw it all away
Break your strongest ties
Let them burn at your feet
While you lie
Your shell is breached
Dried and weak
So be free
The lyrics to "Cocoon" by Broken Sunday tell the story of someone who is trapped in their own fears and doubts, represented by the idea of a cocoon. The first stanza talks about the tragic end of something that was once perfect, perhaps referring to the person's self-confidence or dreams. The sacrifice of the individual's true identity in order to fit in with societal expectations is also highlighted, as they strive to be what they're not. The second stanza reveals that the person's thoughts are buried deep in their mind, ready to burst, but they are held captive in their own cocoon.
The chorus encourages the individual to break their strongest ties and not be so afraid, to take a chance and be brilliant. The repeated phrase "be free" emphasizes the need to break out of the shell that is trapping them. The third stanza delves into the fear of failure and pessimistic thoughts that cloud the person's sight, making them unable to see their own potential. Finally, in the last chorus, the idea of letting go of their fears is reinforced as they are urged to let their ties burn at their feet while they emerge as a new, free entity.
This song is ultimately about breaking out of our own doubts and insecurities and not giving up on our dreams. The metaphor of the cocoon is used to represent growth and transformation, as well as the struggle of breaking free from the things that hold us back. The encouragement to take a chance and believe in ourselves is something that everyone can relate to and find motivation from.
Line by Line Meaning
Witness this
Observe and acknowledge the unfortunate conclusion of a situation
The tragic end
The sorrowful and final outcome of something that was once good
Of something Once so perfect
Of a state that was previously flawless
Sacrifice In all you are
Giving up everything that defines oneself
To be What you're not
Attempting to become a different version of oneself
All your thoughts are buried
Your ideas are suppressed or hidden
Deep in your mind
In the recesses of your consciousness
Ready to burst
About to explode or emerge
But they're trapped in your cocoon
Yet, they cannot escape the protective shield you've created around yourself
Take a chance, be brilliant
Seize an opportunity and dazzle the world
Don't be so afraid
Do not let fear hold you back
Break all your ties
End connections that hinder your growth
Don't give up so soon
Do not surrender too quickly
Chorus: Throw it all away
Refrain: Discard everything irrelevant
Break your strongest ties
Sever the bonds that weigh you down the most
If you feel so compelled
If you sense the need to do so
Then believe
Have faith in yourself and your decisions
Your shell is breached
The protective barrier you've built is compromised
Dried and weak so be free
Desiccated and feeble, yet go ahead and break free
Fear of failure
Anxiety about not succeeding
Pessimistic thoughts cloud your sight
Negative assumptions make it hard to see a clear path
Of someone once perfect
Of a person who was once flawless
You're locked in your cocoon
You're trapped within your self-protective shell
When I picture your perfect ending
As I imagine the ideal outcome for you
Do you think that you've given enough
Have you bestowed enough effort to achieve that end?
I worry you'll give it all up
I'm concerned you'll abandon your goals
Chorus
Refrain
Let them burn at your feet
Permit them to dissolve before your eyes
While you lie
As you remain in a prone position
Your shell is breached
The protective barrier you've built is compromised
Dried and weak
Desiccated and feeble
So be free
Therefore break free from your confinement
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rreddrop
this song was my jam back in the day. thanks so much for uploading. do you have the rest of the album?
blackshirej
Thanks for posting...saw this band play live years ago and bought their CD. I wanted to post the song on my FB and was hoping maybe somebody had uploaded on here. Guess I wasn't the only one who liked this song! lol
Amy G
Thanks for posting! I was so excited when I read that you were going to, but only see the two uploads. Will you be posting the rest of the album as you intended?
Sydney DeJong
still love your music.
macho nacho
Man been too many years since I've listened to this
Christopher Lambdin
I saw these guys when I was a teenager when they came too Howell. I never understood why they called it quits..