Rapid City / Unchained Assault
Cauldron Lyrics


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Leave on the very first flight of your life
So much is left behind you
Pouring your soul into all that you know
Gambling your life for a fortune

You can't escape who you are
Trapped as yourself you go far
Life is too short in Rapid City

Playing the game, but you're starting to fade
This endless cycle surrounds you
Somehow I thought that I could find a way
Seems that I'm lost here without you

There's no escaping this life
It's at your back with a knife
You must move on through Rapid City

Twisting and turning
Your life keeps on burning
And still there is nothing to show
This time you've been given
Is taken forbidden
Leave what you meet and move on

There's no escaping this life you are chasing
Time keeps on passing you by
There's no escaping this life you are chasing




You must move on through the night
Life is too short in Rapid City

Overall Meaning

"Cauldron's Rapid City / Unchained Assault" is a song that laments on the hardships and the complexities of life in a fast-paced world. The lyrics begin with an admonishment to leave behind everything that needs to be, exploring the idea of starting a new life or leaving the past behind. The second line, "So much is left behind you," sets the tone for the entire song. The idea behind these two lines is that once you embark on a new journey, you must leave everything behind, whether it be your past failures or your lifelong memories. It is a warning against carrying excess baggage in life.


The chorus of the song speaks about the difficulties of escaping life and being trapped in one's own identity no matter how far one goes. The lyrics emphasize the adage that life is too short and that time does not stop for anyone. The song's second verse speaks about the cyclical nature of life and how it often feels like one is running in circles without any progress. The lyrics suggest that even when you are lost and searching, hope and clarity can be hard to find.


Overall, Cauldron's Rapid City / Unchained Assault is a reminder that one should not put too much stock in material possessions or fall into the trap of an endless grind. Instead, it encourages living life to the fullest, taking chances, and pursuing one's dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Leave on the very first flight of your life
Start a new life and leave all your past behind by taking the first possible opportunity.


So much is left behind you
There are a lot of things you have to abandon to pursue a new beginning.


Pouring your soul into all that you know
Investing everything you have including deep emotions into what you are familiar with.


Gambling your life for a fortune
Taking great risks and sacrifices to make a significant profit.


You can't escape who you are
You cannot change your fundamental nature, which inevitably will prevent you from running away from yourself.


Trapped as yourself you go far
Even though you are stuck with yourself, you can still go an incredible distance in life.


Life is too short in Rapid City
Time passes too quickly in Rapid City; therefore, one must not waste it and keep moving forward.


Playing the game, but you're starting to fade
Participating in a specific competition, yet your abilities and resources are slowly losing their value.


This endless cycle surrounds you
The same pattern repeats over and over again, enveloping you in its repetitive nature.


Somehow I thought that I could find a way
There was hope in finding a path despite the uncertainty of the journey.


Seems that I'm lost here without you
It appears that the journey took an unexpected turn, and now you are lost without someone or something that used to give you guidance.


There's no escaping this life
One cannot avoid the reality of their existence and must face it head-on.


It's at your back with a knife
Life can be dangerous and unpredictable, sometimes making its presence felt like a knife on one's back.


You must move on through Rapid City
Keep moving forward and passing through Rapid City to get through life, regardless of its challenges and obstacles.


Twisting and turning
Life can be incredibly unpredictable with numerous twists and turns.


Your life keeps on burning
Your life and the emotions that come with it never dissipate but keep growing stronger and more intense.


And still there is nothing to show
Despite the passion, time, and energy invested, there appears to be no visible or tangible results.


This time you've been given
The period you have to live isn't promised or guaranteed, and so it should be taken advantage of.


Is taken forbidden
The time that was allocated to you cannot be taken back, and therefore it should not be wasted or destroyed.


Leave what you meet and move on
Don't get stuck in one place, instead take a lesson and be willing to move on and learn from the journey.


There's no escaping this life you are chasing
No matter how much one tries to escape the life they are aiming for, it is still the ultimate goal and reason for living.


Time keeps on passing you by
Time moves too fast, and if one doesn't keep up, it will pass them by.


You must move on through the night
To reach the end goal, you have to persevere through the darkest times, and keep moving forward.


Life is too short in Rapid City
Rapid City is a metaphor for life, which indicates that time flies by and that people should make the most out of it.




Writer(s): Jason Junop, Ian James Hudson Kilpatrick

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and sin

love that bass sound

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80s alive again, thanks to all the 2000 new bands!

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