Cocoon
Fetish 69 Lyrics


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This is for the failures, living off the track
All the bruised and beaten, your eyes are always black
And this is for the shy and insecure
Beautiful is ugly and loneliness is pure

Daytime is hell and your room feels like a cell
But very soon, you'll leave your cocoon
Daytime is hell and your room feels like a cell
But very soon, you'll leave your cocoon

This one goes out to the far outside
So many obsessions, so difficult to hide
And this one goes out to the rejected
Smiles are ugly and we stay disconnected

Daytime is hell and your room feels like a cell
But very soon, you'll leave your cocoon
Daytime is hell and your room feels like a cell
But very soon, you'll leave your cocoon

Dark is the night, can you survive your fright?
Very soon, you'll leave your cocoon




Dark is the night, can you survive your fright?
Very soon, you'll leave your cocoon

Overall Meaning

The song Cocoon by Fetish 69 is an anthem for those who feel marginalized, disconnected and rejected by society. The song begins by addressing those who have failed or feel like they don't fit in. The lines "Living off the track, all the bruised and beaten, your eyes are always black" depict the struggles of those who live on the fringes of society, often abused and mistreated. The song also acknowledges those who are shy and insecure and emphasizes that beauty can come from being considered ugly and that loneliness can have a purity to it.


The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the oppressive feeling of daytime, which feels like hell, and the suffocating nature of being confined to one's room, which feels like a cell. However, the song offers hope that very soon, those who feel trapped can break free from their cocoon and emerge transformed. The imagery of the cocoon symbolizes transformation and rebirth, hinting at the possibility of a new life.


The second verse talks about those who have obsessions that are difficult to hide and are often rejected by society. It asserts that even smiles can be considered ugly, and that people stay disconnected from each other. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the feeling of being trapped is universal. The bridge also echoes the theme of darkness and fear, but again, it offers the possibility of breaking free from the constraints of one's current situation.


Overall, Cocoon is a powerful message of hope for those who feel confined and struggling in their present circumstances. It speaks to the outsider in all of us, acknowledging our fears and struggles, but offering the potential for change and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

This is for the failures, living off the track
Dedicated to those who haven't succeeded in life and have gone off the traditional path.


All the bruised and beaten, your eyes are always black
To those who feel beaten down and hopeless, with their appearance reflecting the pain they feel.


And this is for the shy and insecure
A tribute to those who struggle with confidence and self-esteem.


Beautiful is ugly and loneliness is pure
Describing how society can perceive beauty as flawed and how isolation can be seen as honorable.


Daytime is hell and your room feels like a cell
Daytime can be unbearable when one is struggling, and their living space can feel like a prison cell.


But very soon, you'll leave your cocoon
There is hope for change and growth, like a caterpillar shedding its cocoon and emerging as a butterfly.


This one goes out to the far outside
A message to those who feel like outsiders, often misunderstood and ostracized by society.


So many obsessions, so difficult to hide
Acknowledging the challenges of suppressing one's true passions and desires.


And this one goes out to the rejected
Reaching out to those who have experienced rejection and abandonment.


Smiles are ugly and we stay disconnected
Suggesting that forced happiness can be displeasing and that emotional disconnection is common.


Dark is the night, can you survive your fright?
The darkness can be intimidating, but it won't last forever.


Very soon, you'll leave your cocoon
There is always the possibility for growth and transformation, even in the darkest times.




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Glyn Williams

Wonderful tune. It was on Onyx TV every night in 2004.

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