Raving Mad
Conspiracy Of Owls Lyrics
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Downside up
Lost in the place I can't explain
Feeling so bad they ???
Save the little children from the pain
Haven't they all had enough?
Haven't they all had enough?
Right side in
Wrong side out
Dropped in underneath the eco of man
Feelong so afraid they let me out
Save a little children while you can
Is there any room for doubt?
Is there any room for doubt?
Raving mad
Raving mad
Raving mad
Raving mad
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
High and low
Low and high
One run away, baby, don't know where
Gettin' from beneath the burning sky
Save a little children,
They don't know
Why We let the years go by?
Why we let the years go by?
Raving mad
Raving mad
Raving mad
Raving mad
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
The lyrics of Conspiracy Of Owls' song, Raving Mad, seem to describe feelings of confusion, fear, sadness, and a lack of control. The lines, "Upside down, downside up, right side in, wrong side out, high and low, low and high" paint a picture of feeling disoriented and not knowing which way is up or down. The lines "Lost in the place I can't explain, feeling so bad they (something)" suggest that the singer is lost in a situation that they can't make sense of and that they are feeling pretty terrible about it. The lines "Save the little children from the pain, haven't they all had enough?" seem to be a call to action - perhaps the singer is asking for help to take care of vulnerable people who are suffering.
The lines "Dropped in underneath the eco of man, feeling so afraid they let me out, save a little children while you can, is there any room for doubt?" suggest that the singer feels trapped in a society that doesn't have a lot of regard for individual people, and that they feel a strong sense of urgency around protecting children. The repetition of the phrase "raving mad" throughout the song seems to suggest that the singer is feeling pretty overwhelmed by their emotions and the situation they find themselves in. The repeated lines "I can't live, I can't live like I'm living now" underscore the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the circumstances they find themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
Upside down
Things are out of order and disorienting.
Downside up
Reality is distorted and chaotic.
Lost in the place I can't explain
Feeling confused and adrift, unable to make sense of the situation or environment.
Feeling so bad they ???
The artist is experiencing intense negative emotions, though the specific cause is unclear.
Save the little children from the pain
An urgent plea to protect the vulnerable and innocent from suffering.
Haven't they all had enough?
Rhetorical question that highlights the ongoing and repeated nature of the pain and suffering.
Right side in
An attempt to orient oneself, to regain a sense of order and stability.
Wrong side out
The previous attempts at self-orientation have failed, leaving the artist feeling disoriented and unstable.
Dropped in underneath the eco of man
The artist is overwhelmed by the noise and impact of human activity on the environment.
Feeling so afraid they let me out
The artist has been released from some kind of confinement or restriction, but remains fearful and anxious.
Save a little children while you can
Another urgent plea to protect the vulnerable and innocent from harm.
Is there any room for doubt?
A rhetorical question that suggests the answer is no - there is no room for doubt or hesitation in the face of the need for action.
Raving mad
The singer is overwhelmed by emotions and experiences, feeling out of control and unstable.
I can't live, I can't live
Like I'm living now
The current situation is unsustainable and intolerable; the singer needs a change but is uncertain how to achieve it.
High and low
Low and high
Extreme contrasts and fluctuations characterize the singer's experience of the world.
One run away, baby, don't know where
Gettin' from beneath the burning sky
The artist or someone close to them is fleeing from some danger or unpleasantness, but lacks direction or guidance.
Save a little children,
They don't know
Why We let the years go by?
The artist again urges action to protect the innocent and helpless, while expressing frustration and sadness at the passage of time and failure to prevent the ongoing harm.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Glaze
Officially my favorite song right now ! so cool
Angus Owens
Great band, I'm a fan 🤠
Sunny Witch
I'm going to download it also. This band is great.
Dino Panino
Love this. Downloaded it from Burger Records site. Five bucks well spent.
D4yDre4mer
awesome!!!
M1ytwo
heard this in volcom boardshorts commercial during volcom pipeline 15, really hard to find it but it was worthy great song
Special Agent Utah
conspiracy of the grateful dead
anaheimlofi
No the owls picked up where beatles dropped ball
Gregg Williams
Conspiracy, The Go will one day receive the recognition they deserve despite they’re no longer touring or releasing. I was hooked after album #1