Cody has also had the privilege of performing with the legendary Earth Wind & Fire, as well as sharing the stage with such greats as Herbie Hancock, Michael McDonald, Kanye West, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, and many others as a part of the GRAMMY Foundation’s Starry Night Tribute Series. He also spent a part of his previous summer singing for Oprah’s Trip of a Lifetime, a chartered Mediterranean cruise vacation for Oprah and her entire staff.
As a singer-songwriter, he has been recording and releasing CD projects of his original songs for over 7 years, on which he sings and plays all instruments. He recently organized and produced three concerts to benefit a charity for African children, which featured his original music with arrangements for a 40-piece orchestra, and generated over $4000. His proactive attitude and do-it-yourself spirit has led to much of his success as an artist. Band arrangements and rehearsals, album artwork, website design—every element of Cody’s artistry is conceived and created by the artist himself, providing a unique and unprecedented window into the mind of the musician behind the work.
Dead Man Walking
Cody Fry Lyrics
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I see the light coming
And it feels warm on my face
but I can't tell it's gonna burn me down
They say I killed a man, that's what they say
But you still seem to like me why?
Babe I couldn't hold you every night
and tell you it's gonna be alright
Dead Man Walking
Yeah I got problems
but these chains of mine
but you, you've got your freedom
yeah you still got time
No you wouldn't come around anymore
if you could see the demons at my door
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
Stay Away from Me
Stay Away From Me
Stay Away From Me
Yeah cause you're gonna imagine
like there's a dead man still walking
Dead Man Walking
I am a dead man waiting
I see the light coming
Is that you my dear?
Is that you?
The song "Dead Man Walking" by Cody Fry depicts the inner turmoil of someone who feels like a dead man walking, waiting for his impending doom. The opening lines of the song set the tone and introduce the character as someone who is facing a difficult situation, as he awaits the arrival of his fate. He sees the light coming but he also knows that it's going to burn him down. The metaphor of the light can be interpreted in different ways - it could represent hope, or it could represent the judgment that he knows he will face soon.
The next few lines reveal that the character has been accused of killing someone, and even though people say that he did it, someone still seems to like him. The juxtaposition of these two lines is interesting because it highlights the complexity of the situation. Even though he's facing a grave accusation, someone still sees value in him. But at the same time, the chorus suggests that he's not worthy of affection, and that he's trying to protect someone he cares about by pushing them away.
The chorus is powerful because it's delivered with a lot of conviction. There's something haunting about the repetition of "Dead Man Walking" because it suggests that the character knows what the future holds, and he's resigned to it. The final lines of the song are particularly poignant because they introduce a sense of uncertainty. The character sees the light coming and wonders if it's his loved one coming to save him, or if it's his fate coming to claim him. The song captures the complexity of human emotions and showcases the power of music to convey difficult emotions in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a dead man walking
I feel like I'm already dead and just going through the motions
I see the light coming
I see hope or salvation, something that offers a way out
And it feels warm on my face
It's a comforting and inviting feeling
but I can't tell it's gonna burn me down
I'm afraid it's not real or won't last, or if I pursue it, it will only make things worse
They say I killed a man, that's what they say
I'm accused of something terrible, but I may or may not be guilty, and people's opinions of me have changed because of it
But you still seem to like me why?
You treat me with the same kindness and affection as before, despite what's happened or been said about me
Babe I couldn't hold you every night
I can't be there for you all the time, or even promise that I'll always be able to keep you safe or happy
and tell you it's gonna be alright
I can't guarantee things will work out or be okay in the end
Yeah I got problems
I'm dealing with issues and struggles that make my life difficult or painful
but these chains of mine
I feel trapped or limited by something, whether it's my past, my circumstances, or my own choices
but you, you've got your freedom
You've got options and opportunities that I don't, and I don't want to hold you back or weigh you down
yeah you still got time
You're not stuck or doomed like me, you have the chance to do and be whatever you want
No you wouldn't come around anymore
If you knew the whole truth about me or my situation, you might not want to be around me or support me
if you could see the demons at my door
If you knew the extent of my struggles, fears, or sins, you might be scared or repulsed by me
Stay Away from Me
I don't want to hurt anyone else or drag them into my problems, so I'm pushing you away for your own good
Yeah cause you're gonna imagine
You might start to see me as something frightening, eerie, or lifeless, like a ghost or a walking corpse
like there's a dead man still walking
I'm struggling to keep going or appear normal, but I feel dead or doomed inside
Dead Man Walking
I'm a lost or hopeless cause, and there's not much to be done for me
I am a dead man waiting
I'm just biding my time or waiting for the inevitable end
Is that you my dear?
The hope or light I saw earlier might be you, someone I care for or want to be with, but I'm not sure if it's real or if you'll accept me
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on I Hear a Symphony
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