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Cage
H.I.M. Lyrics
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Against your heart
Living like you're dying
So far from the sun
Waiting for a guardian angel
To lead you through the dangers
That lie ahead on your way
Tears have turned from sweet to sour and hours to days
You're hiding yourself away
From our cruel world's embrace
And as your days turn to weeks
You'll cry yourself to sleep
In the cage
We all have our fears but yours are
The scariest of them all
Lift your head and let us taste
The horror you adore
And it all starts to makes sense
All the blood wisely shed
Just wait until the cure comes knocking on your door
Tears have turned from sweet to sour and hours to days
You're hiding yourself away
From our cruel world's embrace
And as your days turn to weeks
You'll cry yourself to sleep
In the cage you're locked in
Tears have turned from sweet to sour and hours to days
You're hiding yourself away
From our cruel world's embrace
And as your days turn to weeks
You'll cry yourself to sleep
In the cage
And as your days turn to weeks
You'll cry yourself to sleep
In the cage you've locked yourself in
The lyrics to H.I.M.'s song "Cage" are a poignant description of a person struggling with their own fears and anxieties, and the toll that takes on their emotional and mental well-being. The opening lines paint a picture of someone battling against their own heart, living in a state of perpetual fear and anxiety, separated from the warmth of the sun. They are waiting for a "guardian angel" to come and lead them through the dangers that lie ahead on their journey towards tomorrow.
As the song progresses, we see the toll that this constant state of fear takes on the person. Their tears turn sour, their days stretch out into weeks, and they find themselves retreating from the world around them, hiding away in a self-imposed cage. The lyrics are a powerful reminder of how difficult it can be to face our fears and anxieties, and the importance of seeking out help and support when we need it.
The song's chorus is particularly moving, emphasizing the fact that even though we all have our own fears and struggles, we can often feel alone in our pain. The lines "Tears have turned from sweet to sour and hours to days / You're hiding yourself away / From our cruel world's embrace" capture this feeling of isolation and disconnection.
Overall, "Cage" is a powerful song that shines a light on the difficulty of dealing with anxiety and fear, and the importance of reaching out for help when we need it.
Line by Line Meaning
For years I've seen you fighting
I have observed you struggling and battling with yourself for an extended period of time
Against your heart
You are fighting against what your heart tells you to do
Living like you're dying
You are living recklessly and without regard to your own well-being, as if you do not have much time left to live
So far from the sun
You are distant from happiness and light in your life
Waiting for a guardian angel
You are hoping for someone or something to rescue you from your troubles
To lead you through the dangers
This guardian angel would guide you through the difficulties you face
That lie ahead on your way
There are obstacles and challenges you will have to overcome in the future
Towards tomorrows arms
You are hoping for a better future
Tears have turned from sweet to sour and hours to days
You used to cry happy tears and measure time in hours, but now your tears are bitter and time drags on slowly
You're hiding yourself away
You are keeping to yourself and avoiding social interaction
From our cruel world's embrace
You do not want to face the harshness of the world around you
And as your days turn to weeks
As time passes, your despair grows deeper
You'll cry yourself to sleep
You will weep until you fall asleep
In the cage
You feel trapped and confined
We all have our fears but yours are
Everyone is afraid of something, but your fears are especially
The scariest of them all
Your fears are the most frightening thing in your life
Lift your head and let us taste
Raise your head and allow us to experience your pain with you
The horror you adore
You take pleasure in the misery that consumes you
And it all starts to makes sense
Everything begins to fall into place and make sense
All the blood wisely shed
All the sacrifices and pain you have endured have been worthwhile in the end
Just wait until the cure comes knocking on your door
Be patient, relief from your suffering is on its way
In the cage you're locked in
You are confined within yourself and unable to break free from your despair
And as your days turn to weeks
As time continues to pass
You've locked yourself in
You have chosen to isolate yourself and remain trapped in your own misery
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ville Hermanni Valo
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