Square One
Caamp Lyrics
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Had some fear to get around
You can say what you don't know
Later on won't work no more
Last time through I hid my tracks
So well I could not get back
Yeah my way was hard to find
Can't sell your soul for peace of mind
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
Tried so hard to stand alone
Struggled to see past my nose
Always had more dogs than bone
I could never wear those clothes
It's a dark victory
You won and you are so lost
Told us you were satisfied
But it never came across
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
The lyrics of Caamp's song "Square One" are about overcoming fears, struggles, and hard times to begin anew. The song starts with the singer saying that he had to find "some higher ground" and "had some fear to get around." This line implies that he went through something challenging and needed to rise above it. He then warns that it will not work to hide or suppress what one does not know because eventually, everything comes to light. In the following lines, the singer talks about how he hid his tracks, and it was hard to find his way back. This line may suggest that he made mistakes, and it was challenging to rectify them. The singer then says, "Can't sell your soul for peace of mind," which connotes that he had to remain true to himself and not compromise his values to find inner peace.
In the chorus, the singer starts with the words "square one," implying that he has gone back to the beginning, with a new slate to start afresh. He tells someone dear to him to rest their head on him, indicating that he is there for them. He then talks about the struggle and time it took him to get where he is right now, suggesting that starting afresh was not easy. The second verse of the song talks about the singer trying so hard to stand alone and struggling to see beyond himself. It's this line that implicitly suggests why he had to go back to square one to start anew. He also mentions having more dogs than bone and not being able to wear certain clothes, suggesting that he had more responsibilities than he could handle.
In brief, the song "Square One" is about starting anew after going through a challenging time, overcoming fears and trying to stay true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Had to find some higher ground
I needed to find a better place to be mentally or physically.
Had some fear to get around
I had some anxieties I needed to confront before I could move on.
You can say what you don't know
People may pretend to understand things they don't actually comprehend.
Later on won't work no more
If you wait too long, opportunities may pass you by and you won't be able to take advantage of them.
Last time through I hid my tracks
The last time I went through a difficult situation, I tried to obscure my steps and make it difficult to retrace my path.
So well I could not get back
I hid my tracks so thoroughly that I myself couldn't remember how I'd gotten out of that situation.
Yeah my way was hard to find
It was challenging to figure out the best course of action to solve my problems in that situation.
Can't sell your soul for peace of mind
No matter how badly you want to feel okay or be at peace, don't compromise your morals or values to obtain it.
Square one, my slate is clear
I'm starting over again with a fresh start, a clean slate.
Rest your head on me, my dear
Lean on me, I'm here for you.
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
I went through a lot of hard times and experienced a great deal of pain and sorrow to get where I am now.
It took a long time to get back here
It's been a challenging and arduous journey to arrive back where I am now.
Tried so hard to stand alone
I made a significant effort to be independent and self-sufficient.
Struggled to see past my nose
I was so concerned with myself and my problems that I had difficulty recognizing or understanding other people's perspectives and experiences.
Always had more dogs than bone
I had too many responsibilities or obligations than I could handle or manage comfortably.
I could never wear those clothes
I couldn't be someone I wasn't or pretend to be someone I didn't want to be, even if it would have made my circumstances easier.
It's a dark victory
My success or achievement came at a high cost or with significant negative consequences.
You won and you are so lost
You achieved your goal, but now you feel aimless, purposeless, or without direction.
Told us you were satisfied
You claimed to be content or fulfilled with your situation.
But it never came across
Your words didn't align with your actions or demeanor, and it was clear that you were not actually happy or fulfilled.
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freezinginhere
Had to find some higher ground
Had some fear to get around
You can't say what you don't know
Later on, won't work no more
Last time through, I hid my tracks
So well I could not get back
Yeah, my way was hard to find
Can't sell your soul for piece of mind
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
Try so hard to stand alone
Struggle to see past my nose
Always had more dogs than bones
I could never wear those clothes
It's a dark victory
You won and you also lost
Told her you were satisfied
But it never came across
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
It took a long time to get back here
Square one, my slate is clear
Rest your head on me, my dear
It took a world of trouble, took a world of tears
And took a long time to get back here
@connorpaige4989
Capo 4
[Intro]
C Cadd9 x2
[Verse 1]
Am G
Had to find some higher ground
Am G
Had some fear to get around
F G
You can't say what you don't know
F G
Later on won't work no more
Am G
Last time through, I hid my tracks
Am G
So well I could not get back
F G
Yeah, my way was hard to find
F G
Can't sell your soul for peace of mind
[Chorus]
F C
Square one, my slate is clear
F C
Rest your head on me my dear
G F
It took a world of trouble it took a world of tears
G F C
It took a long time to get back here
[Bridge]
Am G
Try so hard to stand alone
Am G
Struggle to see past my nose
F G
Always had more dogs than bones
F G
I could never wear those clothes
Am G
It's a dark victory
Am G
You won and you also lost
F G
Told her you were satisfied
F G
But it never came across
[Chorus]
F C
Square one, my slate is clear
F C
Rest your head on me my dear
G F
It took a world of trouble it took a world of tears
G F C
It took a long time to get back here
[Solo]
Am G Am G
F G F G
[Chorus]
F C
Square one, my slate is clear
F C
Rest your head on me my dear
G F
It took a world of trouble it took a world of tears
G F C
It took a long time to get back here
@haishee6448
Caamp is criminally underrated.
@jordancrouse8897
Fuck yes
@GiftedMoFo
So true. Selfishly I'm ok with that but they deserve to blow up
@devanshgarg31
TRUE!
@joshrussell3341
To the person reading this, you’re absolutely amazing and wonderful! God is SO great! God is SO real!! God bless you!!! God bless everyone!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@kellygorman1607
The amount of happiness I get from listening to CAAMP is unmeasurable. I have been having a hard time for a while now, but I feel a sense of peace when I listen to CAAMP. I will forever be grateful for their music. <3
@GenePoolChlorinator
Same.
@brendanodowd4849
I can listen to their songs over and over again on a daily basis and never get tired of it.
@nickicoal
Just when I think I can't love Caamp anymore, they cover Tom Petty.
@dannyjames8883
I've been a Tom Petty fan since 1979. It's hard to capture the mood of his songs when they're covered. This moves me, like the original. Fantastic...🎩💘