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Weak And Powerless
Da Capo Players Lyrics
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Jam another dragon down the hole
Digging to the rhythm and the echo of a solitary siren
One that pushes me along and leaves me so
Desperate and ravenous
I'm so weak and powerless over you
White as Dracula as I approach the bottom
Desperate and ravenous
So weak and powerless over you
Little angel go away
Come again some other day
The devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say
He promised I would find a little solace
And some peace of mind
Whatever, just as long as I don't feel so
Desperate and ravenous
I'm so weak and powerless over you
Desperate and ravenous
So weak and powerless over you
The song Weak and Powerless by Da Capo Players is one that explores the theme of powerlessness and dependence in a relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle to gain control in their relationship, as they feel weak and desperate for their partner's attention and affection. The metaphor of "tilling my own grave to keep me level" speaks to the destructive cycle of behavior that the singer engages in, as they try to maintain some sense of balance in the relationship. By "jamming another dragon down the hole" and "digging to the rhythm and echo of a solitary siren," the singer is trying to quell their anxieties and insecurities, but ultimately feels more powerless and out of control.
The chorus of the song, "desperate and ravenous, I'm so weak and powerless over you" encapsulates the main theme of the song - the singer feels completely at the mercy of their partner, unable to resist their influence or escape their grasp. Even when the singer tries to seek solace and peace of mind, depicted in the line "he promised I would find a little solace and some peace of mind, whatever, just as long as I don't feel so desperate and ravenous", they ultimately feel overwhelmed and consumed by their feelings of weakness and powerlessness.
Overall, the lyrics of Weak and Powerless are a powerful commentary on the dynamics of power in relationships, and how one partner's dominance can leave the other feeling powerless and helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
Tilling my own grave to keep me level
I am digging my own grave to maintain a sense of balance in my life
Jam another dragon down the hole
I am suppressing my problems and desires to avoid facing them
Digging to the rhythm and the echo of a solitary siren
I am mindlessly following a destructive path, led by a tempting yet dangerous voice
One that pushes me along and leaves me so
This voice motivates me to continue with my harmful habits, but also leaves me feeling empty and unfulfilled
Desperate and ravenous, I'm so weak and powerless over you
I am desperately craving something, yet I am weak and unable to resist its pull
Someone feed the monkey while I dig in search of China
While I continue my destructive behavior, I am asking for someone else to satisfy my needs
White as Dracula as I approach the bottom
As I near the end of my downward spiral, I am becoming increasingly out of touch with reality
Little angel go away, come again some other day
I am rejecting the positive influences in my life and asking them to leave me alone
The devil has my ear today, I'll never hear a word you say
I am too consumed by my harmful habits and the negative voice in my head to listen to reason or advice
He promised I would find a little solace and some peace of mind
The negative voice promised me temporary relief from my problems
Whatever, just as long as I don't feel so desperate and ravenous, I'm so weak and powerless over you
I am willing to accept temporary relief from my craving, even if it means continuing down a destructive path and feeling helpless in the long run.
Desperate and ravenous, so weak and powerless over you
I am still consumed by my cravings and unable to break free from their hold.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD KEENAN
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Suman Chhetri
the only cover to this song on youtube.. u got it like 85% spot-on...
well done
Ian Quagliesi
Thank you. And you're right, I couldn't find a cover, tabs, or live recordings of this song. I had to listen to it over and over again for about a week straight before I got something even remotely similar
너나를NEONAREUL
Do you still have tabs for this song? I really want to play this song (I like your cover song rather than the original version), but I could not find any tabs on google. It would be a great help if you have tabs :)
너나를NEONAREUL
Ian Quagliesi That’s fine and thank you for answering my question :)
Ian Quagliesi
Unfortunately, I never wrote any tabs down and haven't played it since recording.
jabrutal
what strings are the capo covering?
Ian Quagliesi
A D and G
Roberto Aedo
tunning?
Ian Quagliesi
Standard tuning, short-cut capo on second fret.