I Live
Cage Lyrics


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You know right from the start
They rip society apart
With fear they spread their lies
When will you people realize
Reducing our rights they're taxing the lights
They keep taking more and more
The more laws they make the freedoms they take
What else do they have in store
Control the TV news
The shameless tactics that they use
They'll take us all to Hell
Before that I will stand and yell

I live you die
We will rise up and we will defy
I live

Command and control economy slows
And watch the Government grow
The people don't scare it's breeding despair
We're sinking so very low

I live you die
Nowhere from us will they ever hide
I live

Ideas are old respect they have stole
Their coffers are filled with gold
The communist way's the road that they've paved
We need to escape their hold

I live you die
Conservative answers we will find
I live




Yes I live
I live you die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cage's song "I Live" is a commentary on the state of society in which the government constantly takes more from its citizens and undermines their freedom. The song starts with a statement about how those in power disrupt the social harmony through their self-serving agenda, utilizing fear-mongering as a tool to spread their lies. Cage's frustration is evident through his strong words, challenging those who choose to believe it, to open their eyes and see the truth. He believes that by making laws and reducing their rights, they take away the freedom of people. Cage implies that they have even more wicked plans ahead of them.


Throughout the song, Cage talks about how the government has taken complete control of the media, thereby shaping and manipulating the narrative to suit their interests. The shameless tactics they use to influence people has made them blind to the truth, which breeds the despair that is corroding the society terribly.


Later in the song, Cage mentions how the government, in essence, has become a communist government, paving the road for an absolute totalitarian regime. The people need to wake up and escape from their grasp. The final statement of the song, "I live, you die. We will rise up, and we will defy," is a call for all to take a stand against the oppression and resist the tyranny of the government agencies.


Overall, Cage's song "I Live" is a wake-up call for people to take control of their lives and resist the government's tightening grip. It is a reminder that in a world where freedom is hard to come by, we must struggle to defend it.


Line by Line Meaning

You know right from the start
From the beginning, it is apparent


They rip society apart
They cause division and damage to the community


With fear they spread their lies
Their agenda is advanced by instilling fear and dishonesty


When will you people realize
The need for others to recognize what's happening is imperative


Reducing our rights they're taxing the lights
They take away our freedoms and increase taxes on essentials like power


They keep taking more and more
They persistently take away what is ours


The more laws they make the freedoms they take
The more rules they set, the more rights they take away


What else do they have in store
What further actions and plans do they have?


Control the TV news
They manipulate the media to control information


The shameless tactics that they use
Their techniques lack any moral principles


They'll take us all to Hell
Their actions will lead us to ruin


Before that I will stand and yell
I will speak up in opposition and defiance


I live you die
I will live while you perish


We will rise up and we will defy
Together we will take a stand against them


Nowhere from us will they ever hide
We will always find and hold them accountable


Command and control economy slows
An intrusive economy hinders progress


And watch the Government grow
The Government's size will keep increasing


The people don't scare it's breeding despair
Fear is not the weapon, but the cause of misery


We're sinking so very low
We are falling at an alarming rate


Ideas are old respect they have stole
They have taken away the principle of respecting different viewpoints


Their coffers are filled with gold
Their wealth and power are substantial


The communist way's the road that they've paved
Their methods and practices line up with those of communism


We need to escape their hold
We need to break free from their grip


Conservative answers we will find
We will discover alternative solutions through conservatism


Yes I live
I choose to embrace life over death


I live you die
Empowering attitude of living and striving despite opposition




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PSN_HMAK

Cage is so dope

Xrbl

facts

Richard Westerlind

straight

ike kissel

deep emotion. great art requires pain, awesome video

LEE BRANDON

god damn i love this song!!! fucking hook so catchy....this was the era of so much good underground good hip hop.

Charles Gregory

LEE BRANDON the hook is a sample of "I would hurt a fly"

AJ AJ

Lil Peep didn't have shit on Cage. The emo trap of today is all style and no substance. This song is legit gut wrenching and makes me fuckin SAAAAD.

ur4n1um

I CANT GET THE SOUND YOU MAKE OUT OF MY HEAD!

tdiamondskate

Was this on the tour with sadistik? I can't believe he did this live in chicago one of my fav songs ever

Lucas Maddox

tdiamondskate yes it was on tour with sadistik and maulskull

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