Cage
DJ Yohan-Solo Lyrics
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But I'll fight this forest to a field
Through every tie and tendon torn
This recounting works a ribcage thorn
Left with the wreckage at my feet
These compulsions cancel when complete
And winter winds are on the rise
So stack and compartmentalize
And all the hell they had in store
A hell you carried to the grave
A hell from which couldn't be saved
But for then hail hail and crown the king
It's a bluegrass sound for jester twins
A lost and oft forgotten song
The daydream king still sings along
My skeptic heart is lacking faith
But I'll bow to warship anyway
And through the creases I could find
Convincing cases on both sides
My my, my suzy q
My redemption my delusion all in all
We all choose our proverbs cane
Drink in the heaven or drink the flame
The lynch pin laughs
A smile and shrug
A yiddish phrase
A turn of praise
Then sings along
Those were the days
Oh yes, those were the days
Hey hey where did you go?
The ice chests filled
The Schwarz Katz cold
And i've picked each pine cone from the lawn
Hail hail the gangs all gone
DJ Yohan-Solo's song, "Cage," is a deep and intriguing lyrical journey that speaks to the struggle of finding purpose in a world that seems to be constantly changing. The first lines mention the singer's "battle ax" being "lacking steel" which could be a metaphor for feeling unprepared for the challenges ahead. However, the singer is determined to persevere and will "fight this forest to a field," even if it means overcoming obstacles that leave them broken and wounded. This tenacity is emphasized in the following lines when the singer mentions "these compulsions cancel when complete," implying that the goal is worth the pain and suffering that may come along the way.
The bridge of the song speaks to the idea of finding purpose through hardship, as the singer acknowledges the struggles they and others have faced. The line, "He found the lord you found the war / And all the hell they had in store," suggests that the singer and someone else have responded to difficult situations in different ways, but have both experienced significant challenges. The singer's belief that there is value in these trials is further emphasized as they proclaim, "It's a bluegrass sound for jester twins / A lost and oft-forgotten song / The daydream king still sings along."
The final verse shows the singer grappling with their faith, acknowledging that their "skeptic heart is lacking faith" but still choosing to "bow to warship anyway." The idea of choosing how to approach life is echoed in the closing lines, "We all choose our proverbs cane / Drink in heaven or drink the flame / The lynchpin laughs / A smile and shrug / A Yiddish phrase / A turn of praise / Then sings along / Those were the days / Oh yes, those were the days / Hey hey where did you go? / The ice chests filled / The Schwartz Katz cold / And I've picked each pine cone from the lawn / Hail hail the gangs all gone."
Line by Line Meaning
My battle ax is lacking steel
I am not fully equipped for this fight
But I'll fight this forest to a field
I'll do whatever it takes to overcome this obstacle
Through every tie and tendon torn
I'll keep going no matter what pain I feel
This recounting works a ribcage thorn
The memory of this experience is a constant source of pain
Left with the wreckage at my feet
I am surrounded by the aftermath of my struggle
These compulsions cancel when complete
Once I achieve my goal, my obsessive tendencies disappear
And winter winds are on the rise
Things are getting more difficult
So stack and compartmentalize
I need to be organized and focused to succeed
He found the lord you found the war
He turned to religion, you turned to conflict
And all the hell they had in store
You faced whatever hell was thrown your way
A hell you carried to the grave
The trauma you experienced will never leave you
A hell from which couldn't be saved
There was no escaping the horrors you faced
But for then hail hail and crown the king
Celebrate your accomplishments despite the struggles
It's a bluegrass sound for jester twins
It's an unconventional song for unconventional people
A lost and oft forgotten song
This song is ignored and neglected by many
The daydream king still sings along
Despite its lack of popularity, someone still appreciates it
My skeptic heart is lacking faith
I am doubtful and uncertain
But I'll bow to warship anyway
I'll show deference and respect to those who deserve it
And through the creases I could find
Despite the obstacles, I can see potential solutions
Convincing cases on both sides
I can see the merits and drawbacks of different arguments
My my, my suzy q
An expression of affection or admiration
My redemption my delusion all in all
My idea of redemption is complicated and maybe even unrealistic
We all choose our proverbs cane
We all have our own unique way of finding meaning and purpose
Drink in the heaven or drink the flame
We can choose between peaceful or destructive paths
The lynch pin laughs
The most important part of something can sometimes seem insignificant
A smile and shrug
An attitude of nonchalance or indifference
A yiddish phrase
An expression from a particular culture
A turn of praise
A moment of recognition or appreciation
Then sings along
Joining in with others
Those were the days
A nostalgic or wistful expression
Oh yes, those were the days
A confirmation of the nostalgia or sentimentality
Hey hey where did you go?
A question of loss or disappearance
The ice chests filled
A description of something being packed or prepared
The Schwarz Katz cold
A reference to a brand or type of beverage
And i've picked each pine cone from the lawn
A detail of preparation or tidiness
Hail hail the gangs all gone
A final evocation of something long gone
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: nathaniel meads
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