… Read Full Bio ↴1) Vegan straight edge 90's metalcore from Bologna, Italy.
2) Formed in 2009, Caged are an up-and-coming hard-rock outfit from Essex. Caged recorded their first EP entitled "Let Go" in 2010 and recently released their second demo entitled "Falling Again".
Combining bone-crushing riffs with harmonized melodies seemed like an obvious choice for this young quartet and they manage to execute the fusion wholeheartedly. Conforming to predictable performances and conventional formulas however, definitely did not tempt Caged in the slightest. Intricate guitar solos flow effortlessly over a landscape of pounding drums without sacrificing their captivating vocal hooks or rock solid riffs. The Essex Four-Piece deliver a much-needed injection of adrenaline back into the veins of a dying local music scene leaving only roomfuls of thankful rock fans behind after each new destructive performance.
Caged have supported established and rising acts across the Essex area such as Don Broco, Fei Comodo and NeverMeansMaybe. Boasting a flexible set and a growing inventory of great songs, Caged are gradually building a loyal fan base and are always interested in expanding their influence across the UK. Whilst world domination may not be an imminent reality, you would have to be extremely short-sighted to assume that this band is going to disappear any time soon.
Piece By Piece
Caged Lyrics
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Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
Begged you to want me, but you didn't want to
But piece by piece he collected me
Up off the ground where you abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece he filled the holes
And you know,
He never walks away
He never asks for money,
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could... stay
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love—it isn't free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece he collected me
Up off the ground, where you abandoned things, yeah
Piece by piece he filled the holes
That you burned in me at six years old
And you know,
He never walks away
He never asks for money,
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could stay
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I will never leave her like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you I'm going to put her first
And you know,
He'll never walk away,
He'll never break her heart
He'll take care of things,
He'll love her
And piece by piece he'll restore my faith
That a man can be kind and a father should be great
Piece by piece
The lyrics of Caged's song Piece By Piece speak of a difficult relationship between a father and his daughter. The singer recalls a moment when she traveled to the airport to try and reconcile with her father with no success. The lyrics suggest that the father had turned his back on the family and had abandoned them, leaving the singer with deep emotional wounds that took years to heal.
The singer then goes on to talk about how her husband pieced her back together after her father's abandonment. Her husband's love and care filled the holes that her father had burned in her at six years old when he left. The lyrics suggest that the singer's husband never walked away and has taken care of her without asking for anything in return. He had restored her faith in men and fathers with his kindness, love, and devotion.
Overall, the song speaks of the importance of family and the impact of parents on their children's lives. It emphasizes the healing power of love and the damage that can be caused by neglect and abandonment.
Line by Line Meaning
And all I remember is your back
The singer can only remember the father turning his back and leaving.
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
The father left the family and moved on, ignoring his responsibilities as a parent.
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
The singer tried hard to reconcile with her father and traveled a long distance to meet him.
Begged you to want me, but you didn't want to
The singer tried to gain the father's affection and approval but he refused to acknowledge her efforts.
But piece by piece he collected me
The singer's husband is slowly and steadily helping her rebuild herself.
Up off the ground where you abandoned things, yeah
The father left a broken family behind, and now the singer's husband is picking up the pieces.
Piece by piece he filled the holes
The husband helps the singer fill in the gaps left behind by the father.
That you burned in me at six years old
The father's actions in the singer's childhood have left her scarred and hurt.
And you know, He never walks away
The singer's husband is loyal and devoted and won't leave her.
He never asks for money, He takes care of me
The husband is a responsible partner who provides for the family and doesn't ask for anything in return.
He loves me
The husband has unconditional love for the singer.
Piece by piece he restored my faith
The husband is gradually helping the singer believe that men can be kind and caring.
That a man can be kind and a father could... stay
The husband is restoring the singer's faith that real men will stay committed and gentle as fathers.
And all of your words fall flat
The father's promises are worthless and have no effect on the singer.
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
The singer has grown and achieved success, and now the father wants to reappear in her life.
But your love—it isn't free, it has to be earned
The father cannot simply expect the singer to accept him back without any effort on his part.
Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless
The singer felt useless to the father and thought he didn't care about her.
Piece by piece he collected me
The husband is helping the singer heal and grow emotionally.
Up off the ground, where you abandoned things, yeah
The husband is helping the singer recover from the trauma and hurt caused by the father.
Piece by piece he filled the holes
The husband is helping the singer recover from the damage caused by the father.
That you burned in me at six years old
The father's actions have caused emotional damage for so long that it still affects the singer as an adult.
And you know,He never walks away, He never asks for money, He takes care of me, 'Cause he loves me
The husband is a responsible and loving partner who doesn't abandon the singer and takes care of her without expecting anything in return.
Piece by piece he restored my faith
The husband is helping the singer believe that kind and caring men exist, and that things can improve from the past.
That a man can be kind and a father should be great
The husband is helping the singer restore her faith in men, and thinks that real fathers are the ones who are great and nurturing.
Piece by piece
The phrase 'Piece by piece' is repeated throughout the song to underline the gradual and steady process of emotional recovery through the singer's husband's help.
Contributed by Gabriella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.