Feral
Jarboe feat. Blixa Bargeld Lyrics

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I am wild in mourning
In a freezing cell
In a hollow hell
I am wild in sorrow
Imprisoned in it's jail
Clamp down the bars across the heart
Keep the hand of your ghost from ripping it out
Force it to be still

S o are are o w
In a freezing cell
Clamp down the bars across the heart
Keep the hand of your ghost from ripping it out
Force it to be still
Force it to be still
Force it to be still
Ah to be still
Force it to be still
Force it to be still
S o are are o w
I hate through these tears

I hate through these tears
I hate through these tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Feral" by Jarboe featuring Steve Von Till, Paz Lenchantin, Michael Rollins, and William Faith, depict a person who is wild in mourning and sorrow, trapped in a freezing cell in a hollow hell. The person is imprisoned in their grief and feels as if their heart is locked behind bars, trying to keep the hand of their ghost from ripping it out. The repeated line "Force it to be still" represents the struggle to hold back the raw emotions of grief and anger that threaten to overtake them. They hate through their tears, showing that their sorrow has turned into a deep anger and desire for revenge.

The lyrics of "Feral" are intense and emotional, portraying the inner turmoil of someone who is grieving deeply. The imagery of being locked in a freezing cell and imprisoned in grief conveys the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from the pain. The use of the word "feral" in the title and the repeated line "So are are o w" could suggest that the person feels like an animal, stripped of their humanity by their grief and rage. The lyrics also touch on the idea of the ghost of the person they are mourning, perhaps symbolizing the haunting memories and feelings that won't let go.

Line by Line Meaning

I am wild in mourning
I am filled with unbridled grief

In a freezing cell
I am trapped in a cold, unforgiving place

In a hollow hell
I am living in a place devoid of hope or joy

I am wild in sorrow
My sorrow has taken on a wild, uncontrollable quality

Imprisoned in it's jail
I am trapped by my own grief and cannot escape it

Clamp down the bars across the heart
I am trying to keep my emotions under control, but it feels like I am imprisoned by them

Keep the hand of your ghost from ripping it out
I am haunted by past memories and experiences that threaten to overwhelm me

Force it to be still
I am trying to suppress my emotions and keep them from spiraling out of control

So are are o w
This phrase has no discernible meaning in English

In a freezing cell
I am still trapped in a cold, unforgiving place

Clamp down the bars across the heart
I am still trying to keep my emotions under control