Having released one EP and two splits (one CD, one 10") through Big Scary Monsters, Sam signed to Atlantic records in March 2006.
Since then he has released two albums. The first is titled "The Chronicals of a Bohemian Teenager" and the second released in 2008 called "Searching for the hows and whys"
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly Lyrics
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Providing cheap garments we can sell and brand
As a new and hopeful answer to an existence so bland
Open your eyes, as you don't need to buy
You do not have to be a coat hanger for a corporation in a market that's lost the plot
You decide if it's worth having their blood on your hands just to wear the latest Nikes
Open your eyes, as you don't need to buy
If I had a cape, that made me disappear
The rich count their dimes whilst the Africans cry
And record it on a tape and stream it high across the sky
Open your eyes, as you don't need to buy it
The song 'Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly' by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is a powerful commentary on the fashion industry and the exploitation of the labor force involved in making cheap garments. The lyrics urge listeners to open their eyes and see the true cost of the cheap clothes that we buy and wear. The song highlights the role of corporations in perpetuating a market that is driven by profit at the expense of the lives of the laborers. The lyrics suggest that as consumers, we have the power to choose not to support these corporations and instead opt for ethical and sustainable fashion alternatives.
The imagery of the cape in the song serves as a symbol of power and the ability to fly away from the problems of the world. It also highlights the privilege that comes with being able to choose what we wear and buy while others don't have that choice. The lyrics suggest that if we had the power to fly away and see the world from a different perspective, we would be able to recognize the injustices and inequalities in the world more clearly.
Overall, 'Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly' is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to question their role as consumers and think critically about the impact of their choices on the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You say it's fair, a labor source for the masses
You justify exploiting workers because it's cheaper and easier for your business
Providing cheap garments we can sell and brand
You take advantage of the labor force to make a profit by selling affordable clothing with your brand name on it
As a new and hopeful answer to an existence so bland
You frame this exploitation as a solution to a boring and unfulfilling life
Open your eyes, as you don't need to buy
You encourage consumers to be aware of their choices, and that they don't necessarily need to buy products that contribute to exploitation
You do not have to be a coat hanger for a corporation in a market that's lost the plot
You remind people that they have the power to choose not to be a tool for corporations that have lost their sense of purpose and morality
You decide if it's worth having their blood on your hands just to wear the latest Nikes
You ask consumers to consider whether it's ethical to support a company that contributes to human suffering just to wear trendy shoes
If I had a cape, that made me disappear
You imagine a hypothetical situation where you could disappear and observe the world without being seen
I'd fly around the world for days just so I could hear
You would explore the world to listen and learn from different cultures and experiences
The rich count their dimes whilst the Africans cry
You see a world where the wealthy focus on accumulating wealth while ignoring the suffering of those in poverty and oppression
And record it on a tape and stream it high across the sky
You want to document and share these observations widely to raise awareness and inspire change
Open your eyes, as you don't need to buy it
You reiterate the message that consumers have the power to choose not to support unethical and exploitative practices
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL LLOYD DUCKWORTH
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