Like all the best bands, (and many of those on Freshly Squeezed Music) their sound is hard to pin down but comparisons have been made to “Madness, The Streets and Lily Allen” among many others (The Bristol Magazine).
Cut Capers have established themselves as go-to festival favourites, playing headline shows and main stage performances at some of the UK’s biggest festivals including Glastonbury Festival (official) and Boomtown Fair.
They have now performed in over 50 cities across 8 countries including Italy, Turkey and Bahrain.
To launch their new album METROPOLIS; Bristol’s own Cut Capers now embark upon their first ever UK album tour playing some of the UK’s finest venues!
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“Something really special and unique” – Dave Yabsley, BBC Radio Bristol
On My Way Up
Cut Capers Lyrics
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But I take control
Smoke and mirrors, problem here is I reflect upon my every move
But I′m on my way up
And I'm on my way outta this
But I′m on my the way up
And I'll never come down again
On my way up
On my way up
These castle walls, built long ago, barely standing
And they're overgrown
Standing here through all these years
Thoughts collected I′m the one who knows
That I′m on my way up
And I'm on my way outta this
I′m on my way up
I'll never come down again
There′s a million different reasons why I know I'll be just fine
And I′m on my way up
And I'm on my way outta here
And it's too easy to be thinkin′
That there′s nothin' that I can do here
But that ain′t right
No, that ain't right at all
And yes, some nights I′m long, some fights cut hard like broken glass
But I'll be getting through this with my head up, standing tall
Standing tall
I′m on my way up
(I'm on my way outta this)
I'm on my way up
(I′m on my way outta this)
And I′m on my way up
I'm on my way outta this
And I′m on my way up
I'll never come down again
There′s a million different reason why I know I'll be just fine
And I′m all the way up
And I'm on my way outta this
The lyrics of "On My Way Up" by Cut Capers convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of challenges and obstacles. The lines "These lilac thoughts collide inside and cloud my vision" and "Smoke and mirrors, problem here is I reflect upon my every move" suggest a struggle with inner thoughts and self-doubt, which can hinder progress. However, the singer takes control and asserts that they are on their way up and out of this state. The repetition of the line "I'm on my way up" emphasizes their determination and confidence in overcoming adversity.
The mention of "castle walls, built long ago, barely standing, and they're overgrown" represents the barriers and limitations the singer has encountered throughout their journey. Despite the difficulties, they have stood strong and collected thoughts, becoming the one who knows how to navigate their own path. The lyrics convey a sense of growth and empowerment, as the singer declares that they will never come down again.
The chorus reinforces their belief in a positive outcome, with the line "There's a million different reasons why I know I'll be just fine." It reflects the singer's resilience and refusal to succumb to negativity or doubts. The lyrics also touch on the importance of mindset and perspective, acknowledging that some nights may be long and some fights may be challenging, but ultimately they will endure and overcome with their head up and standing tall.
Overall, "On My Way Up" is an uplifting and motivational anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their inner strength and persevere through adversity, knowing that they have the power to rise above any obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
These lilac thoughts collide inside and cloud my vision
My thoughts of uncertainty and confusion clash within me and make it difficult for me to see clearly.
But I take control
Nevertheless, I am determined to gain control of my situation.
Smoke and mirrors, problem here is I reflect upon my every move
My struggles stem from constantly overanalyzing and critiquing my own actions, creating an illusion of difficulty.
But I'm on my way up
Despite these challenges, I am steadily progressing towards success.
And I'm on my way outta this
I am making positive strides to escape from my current situation.
But I'm on my the way up
I am determined to continue my upward journey.
And I'll never come down again
I refuse to go back to a lower state, both physically and emotionally.
These castle walls, built long ago, barely standing
The metaphorical barriers I constructed in the past are now weak and fragile.
And they're overgrown
Nature has taken over these barriers, indicating the passage of time.
Standing here through all these years
Despite the challenges and time that have passed, I remain resilient and steadfast.
Thoughts collected I'm the one who knows
I have gathered my thoughts and gained self-awareness, becoming the one who understands my own journey.
There's a million different reasons why I know I'll be just fine
I have countless reasons to believe that I will overcome my obstacles and thrive.
And it's too easy to be thinkin'
It is tempting to believe that there is nothing I can do in this situation.
That there's nothin' that I can do here
However, that mindset is completely incorrect.
But that ain't right
Such thinking is flawed and misguided.
No, that ain't right at all
In fact, it is completely wrong.
And yes, some nights I'm long, some fights cut hard like broken glass
Admittedly, there are nights when I feel overwhelmed and certain struggles hurt me deeply, leaving emotional scars like shattered glass.
But I'll be getting through this with my head up, standing tall
Nevertheless, I will persist and overcome these challenges with strength and dignity.
I'm all the way up
I have reached a high point in my journey.
And I'm on my way outta this
Furthermore, I am actively working towards leaving this difficult situation behind.
Writer(s): Abbey Neave, Elliot Phelps, Gareth Bailey, Jack Emmings, Nick Van Tinteren, Ryan Thrupp, Sam Mills, Sophie Stockham, Tom Taylor
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CutCapersBand
Cheers to everyone for the awesome responses! We really appreciate all the support from the CC community, you guys are the best!
@chrisjinks5197
Bass player is 🔥🔥🔥
@jeyjohns1000
Just watched you at beardy fold festival and have fallen in love with your music thank you so much and keep going!!
@rollthebonesuk
Perfect vibes ❤
@jgcornell
Cant say I’m still not devastated by Jane Mark and Eloy leaving, but you guys have done yourself proud (again) well done! Really looking forward to the new album! And again, a plea for a some of Australian shows (I can dream :) )
@aleksandramodzelewska2784
This is gold, definitely worth the wait! 😍 I'm very excited about the tour and seeing you play some of your new tunes 🔥❤️✨
@CutCapersBand
Thank you so much!!
@immortaltechnique4308
Absolutely awesome, great ensemble playing, love the brass so much and everything else fits perfectly, beautiful vocals ❤ Hope to see you at Glasto next year 🙏
@RiffyDevine
Love it, your voice is a treasure.
@ericgermain3161
It'll never quite be the same but in this case change is good! Great job to all of you, super excited to see what the full album brings to the table.