Captured
Gov’t Mule Lyrics
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I thought I might lose myself
Nobody told me thered be music, sweet music
Now I got that sinking feeling
Though I try to brace myself
I can feel me start to surrender, sweet surrender
Everything I needed to remember
Everything I needed to forget
Im captured
Never once thought I could love someone
More than I love myself
Nobody told me about forgiveness, sweet forgiveness
Now were waving our flag in the air
The one we sewed together
We planted our seeds in the ground
Roots are growing
Everything I needed to remember
Everything I needed to forget
When I see you smile, I am a child
Im captured
Oh Im captured, oh yeah
Yes Im captured
Oh Im captured
In Gov't Mule's song "Captured," the lyrics express the feeling of being swept up and lost in a deep emotional connection with another person. The singer describes how they once resisted the idea of being consumed by love but is now completely surrendered to it. The opening lines show the singer's hesitance towards the overwhelming power of emotions, but the following lines reveal a growing realization of the beauty in the experience. The lyrics "Nobody told me there'd be music, sweet music" suggest that the singer had not anticipated the depth of emotional connection that comes with true love.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal how this relationship has transformed the singer's understanding of themselves and their capacity for love. The lines "Never once thought I could love someone more than I love myself/Nobody told me about forgiveness, sweet forgiveness" suggest a newfound humility and willingness to let go of ego in order to experience this love. The reference to forgiveness is also significant as it suggests that this love is not without its challenges and that both individuals in the relationship must learn to forgive and grow together.
The chorus of the song, "When I see you smile, I am a child/I'm captured" emphasizes the beauty and innocence in the pure joy of being in love. The phrase "I am a child" suggests the singer's vulnerability, innocence, and renewed sense of wonder that comes with being deeply in love. The ultimate message of the song is one of surrender, humility, and appreciation for the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Never wanted to be swept away
I didn't want to be overwhelmed by my emotions.
I thought I might lose myself
I feared that I might lose control of my thoughts and feelings.
Nobody told me thered be music, sweet music
No one had warned me about the powerful and captivating nature of music.
Now I got that sinking feeling
I feel both excited and vulnerable.
Though I try to brace myself
I attempt to prepare myself for the intense emotions I am feeling.
I can feel me start to surrender, sweet surrender
Despite my attempt to resist, I find myself giving in to the experience.
Everything I needed to remember
All the important experiences and lessons from my past.
Everything I needed to forget
All the painful memories and experiences I wish I could erase.
When I see you smile, I am a child
Your joy and happiness make me feel young and carefree.
Im captured
I am completely captivated by you and the experience.
Never once thought I could love someone
I didn't expect to love anyone more than myself.
More than I love myself
My love for you surpasses my love for myself.
Nobody told me about forgiveness, sweet forgiveness
I didn't realize how important forgiveness is in maintaining a healthy relationship.
Now were waving our flag in the air
We are celebrating our love and commitment to one another.
The one we sewed together
The symbol of our love and union that we created.
We planted our seeds in the ground
We have worked hard and invested in building something together.
Roots are growing
Our relationship is growing stronger and deeper with time.
Oh Im captured, oh yeah
I am completely under your spell and loving it.
Yes Im captured
I am fully immersed in the experience and my feelings for you.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WARREN HAYNES
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