Exile
Elwood Stray Lyrics
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Searching for reasons to keep up their hate
But I am gone to a place where I′m alone,
Where I feel home
This is my exile
Being alone is a pleasure, a privilege
Keeping all people away from my feelings
But still missing something,
When will I feel more than nothing
When will I be myself again
If not here where will I ever get the chance
To be like I want to be
Now I know I'm not alone
Please take my hand
Cause I know why we all need our exile
While I was searching through the pictures that
Should show myself
I just saw some memories of people that I don′t know
Acting friendly, acting like they would care
But still I feel like I've ever been in the wrong place
Now I know I'm not alone
Please take my hand
Cause I know why we all need our exile
There are more than me
We are more than just a silenced minority
Together we are stronger than anything
We are, one family
This is our exile
You are not alone
Raise up your voice
Raise up your fist
We are one massive wave
We raise up our voices
Raise up our fists
We will be heard
Now I know, I′m not alone
Cause I know why we need our exile
Cause I know why we all need our exile
Now I know, I′m not alone
Please take my hand
Cause I know why
In Elwood Stray's song "Exile," the singer expresses their feelings of isolation and the judgement of others. The song begins with the singer depicting the names they are called, which they believe to be unwarranted. In response, they seek out a place of isolation, where they can feel at home, but despite the solitude, they still yearn for something more. The singer reflects on their memories of people who acted friendly towards them but ultimately did not care. However, throughout the song, they come to the realization that they are not alone, and their feelings of isolation are shared by others. The song ends with a call to arms for people to unite and advocate for themselves.
This song speaks to the struggle of finding one's identity while trying to navigate societal expectations. The singer's desire for isolation and freedom may be a reflection of the societal pressures they have faced in their past. The line "I am gone to a place where I'm alone, where I feel home," alludes to a desire for self-discovery and introspection. However, the singer realizes that they are not truly alone, and their experiences are shared by others.
Overall, "Exile" is a powerful song about the desire for self-discovery, the challenges of finding one's identity, and the importance of advocacy and equality. It is a poignant reminder that while we may feel alone in our struggles, we are not truly isolated, and there are others who experience similar challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me coward, they call me fake
People label and judge me without truly knowing me.
Searching for reasons to keep up their hate
Others try to find justification to perpetuate their negative feelings towards me.
But I am gone to a place where I′m alone,
I have retreated to a space where I am free from others and their opinions.
Where I feel home
This space is where I find comfort and belonging.
This is my exile
I am in a state of withdrawal or seclusion from society.
While I was searching through the pictures that should show myself
I was looking through images of myself trying to find my identity.
I just saw some memories of people that I don′t know
I come across pictures of individuals who are strangers to me.
Acting friendly, acting like they would care
Although these people seem kind, I am still suspicious of their intentions.
But still I feel like I've ever been in the wrong place
I feel like I do not belong and have never truly fit in.
Now I know I'm not alone
I realize that there are others like me and I am not the only one who feels this way.
Please take my hand
I reach out to others for support and companionship.
Cause I know why we all need our exile
I understand and appreciate the need for personal retreat and isolation.
There are more than me
There are others who are in a similar situation as me.
We are more than just a silenced minority
We are not insignificant or unimportant despite being ignored or overlooked.
Together we are stronger than anything
With a sense of community and unity, we can overcome anything.
We are, one family
We are connected and supportive of one another like a family.
Raise up your voice
We must speak out and make ourselves heard.
Raise up your fist
We must show our strength, power, and determination.
We are one massive wave
We are a united force that cannot be stopped.
We raise up our voices
We emphasize the importance of using our words and communication to make a difference.
We will be heard
Our message and voices will not be silenced or ignored.
Writer(s): Fabian Petz, Maik Nehrkorn, Niels Flor, Raphael Kemmer, Raphael Sinz
Contributed by Kaelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BiG bEw
This band deserves way more recognition
Reimo Teervalt
Thanks Spotify for recommending these guys.
Rebbecah Israel
Love it 💝💝💝🎼🎵🎶
Eruhkzor
this is incredible stuff!
kokos
This song slaps! Replayed that intro like 50 times.
Reinard Petrus Guntur
the clean part, give me a goddamn chills
Steven Adwood
So good ❤
Diastizar
Underrated bois need more attention
Chris Blarsten
AWESOME!! need album pls
LOGIKA
AWESOME ❤