Into the Woods
Cilla Jane Lyrics
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I saw an owl and he told me
That he was wise
I went into the woods today to see what I could find
I saw a fox and he told me
To run away and hide
Run and hide
I went into the woods today to see what I could see
I saw a deer and she told me
That she was free
She said stay a while
Don't be afraid
I went into the woods today to see what I could find
"Into the Woods" by Cilla Jane seems to be a song about one's journey into the unknown, and how one is met with different experiences and encounters. The song opens with the singer saying that they went into the woods to see what they could find. This suggests that the main character seeks a sense of adventure or discovery, and the woods symbolize a place of mystery and uncertainty. The first animal they encounter is an owl, who tells them that he was wise. This encounter can be interpreted as a sage figure imparting some knowledge on the singer, perhaps warning them of the dangers that lie ahead or offering advice on how to navigate them.
The second animal they encounter is a fox, who tells them to run away and hide. This encounter can be interpreted as a warning of some sort, perhaps telling the singer that they are venturing into dangerous territory or that they should be wary of who or what they encounter. It is interesting to note how the first two encounters are quite different - the owl is wise, while the fox is cautious. This contrast creates a sense of duality where the singer is met with different perspectives and must navigate their own path. The final animal encountered is a deer, who tells them to stay a while and not be afraid. This encounter can be interpreted as one of acceptance and peace. The deer symbolizes freedom, and the positive message may indicate that the singer's journey into the unknown has led them to a place of calm and serenity.
Line by Line Meaning
I went into the woods today to see what I could find
I ventured into the unknown, unsure of what I would encounter
I saw an owl and he told me
That he was wise
I came across an owl who shared his wisdom with me
I went into the woods today to see what I could find
Once again, I delved into the mysterious realm of the woods
I saw a fox and he told me
To run away and hide
This time, I stumbled upon a fox who warned me of danger and advised me to seek safety
He said take your chances
Run and hide
The fox urged me to act boldly and flee when threatened
I went into the woods today to see what I could see
I continued to explore the woods, driven by curiosity and a yearning for enlightenment
I saw a deer and she told me
That she was free
My path intersected with a deer, who imparted upon me a sense of freedom and liberation
She said stay a while
Don't be afraid
The deer exhorted me to linger and discard any fears or reservations I may have had
I went into the woods today to see what I could find
I returned to the woods yet again, drawn to its enigmatic allure
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@inkspectra6456
The owl in the trees promotes a sense of wonder that draws the viewer in, and you can't help but think he gave something valuable to the girl. The tallness of the trees helps add to the feeling of wonder in the beautiful place. I will bring this up again.
The was the fox and the owl's eyes look are very similar to the girl's in terms of color. Even more interesting... the fox seemed to frighten the girl. The short clip of the creature that scared them was the fox himself. It was as if it was warning the girl to run, despite not knowing what the real danger was. "Take your chances, run and hide." Basically teaching her the lesson that when in doubt run from her problems.
Then later, the deer says "Stay a while, don't be afraid." And I think the deer itself represents maturity because as soon as the girl touches it, everything begins growing. It symbolizes her growing up and accepting that you don't always run when there's conflict. And after that scene with growth, you see her in her adult age walking out of the forest.
In the end, I believe the girl's journey through the forest is symbolism of her going through childhood, discovering pieces of herself along the way, such as the scarf, the bracelet, and even the scar. Perhaps those three things symbolize something in their own rights. The bracelet being a symbol wonder of the unknown and development of the mind. The scar being a reminder of fear of the unknown and development of caution. The scarf being an item of acceptance of the unknown and development of reason.
As for the animals themselves, I simply believe they represent things that taught these lessons and caused her to feel certain ways. The owl made her feel curiousity and wonder. The fox made her feel fear and caution. And the deer made her feel safe.
This is all a theory, a VIDEO THEORY aaaannnnnd cut.
Seriously thank ya'll if you read this far. Feel free to add your thoughts below.
@eddsworld
It's not as full of frame-by-frame as your usual work, but your use of colour is fucking incredible. I LOVE how well you portray the night, it's so dark but you can tell exactly what's going on. Fantastic work.
@coolat1127
Oh my god I’ve literally been looking for this video again for SO LONG! I remember listening to it as a young tween, and now that I’m 20 it’s so surreal hearing it again.
@kacamillion420
Too true. Wait til you hear it again at 23! It's about that time :)
@snapdragon1221
ive found it every so often 26 now and still love it from when I was younger
@vennesaviolet7144
I have a theory...I've been watching this over and over again and listening to every single word she said.My theory is called the three gifts from the woods.The first gift is from the wise owl is his necklace right? She was given the owls wisdom.Even though you don't see the Fox give any thing to her he did say run and hide and while they were running she cut herself. The Fox gave her fear.When she met the dear the dear said she was free and gave her the scarf she was wearing. She gave her freedom. She was given wisdom,fear,and freedom. That's my theory!
@tomsandstrom338
+Vennesa Violet That not much of a theory
@Earthstar_Review
Songs I have heard of this style tend to be heavy on symbolism. This is great.
@sugarghast
I love that theory. :)
@ZariusCorten
The three gifts of the druid: Magic, caution, and freedom. Those are the gifts that she was given.
@ronniefrancisco8940
Vennesa Violet Awesome!