Cul de Sac
Komeda Lyrics
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You will surely arrive where you began, and be the same
The soul is lovesick, though the world (is sorry).
Only knowing the moral law, the authority
Saying you must obey like Mr. K *
It's been like this for ages, of course
Like this for ages to come
(Plato) mumbo-jumbo mockery
Empty is my house to the core
Maybe I won't live like this anymore
You lived your life in this house not knowing every floor
Looking for someone's help, but no one came
(Would) it be like this for ages to come
Like this for ages to come
The lyrics of Komeda's song Cul de Sac are a reflection on the nature of conformity and the crushing effects it can have on individuality. The first two lines acknowledge the cyclical nature of life, emphasizing that if one follows the same path as everyone else, they will inevitably end up where they started, having gained nothing.
The following line, "The soul is lovesick, though the world (is sorry)" hints at the singer's disillusionment with the world around them, that they are feeling a deep sense of longing for something more, something different, that the world cannot provide. The mention of the "moral law, the authority" suggests that there is a societal pressure to conform to certain standards, to obey those in power, without questioning or challenging their decisions.
"Maybe I won't (live here) anymore, Empty is my house to the core," suggests a desire to break free from the cycle of conformity, to abandon the "house" of one's previous life and start anew. The final line, "Looking for someone's help, but no one came," reinforces the idea that the singer feels alone in their struggle against conformity, that no one else has dared to question the status quo.
Overall, the lyrics of Cul de Sac are a call to action against conformity, a rallying cry for individuality and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
If you take the road you're likely to take,
If you follow the common path in life,
You will surely arrive where you began, and be the same
You will end up back where you started, unchanged.
The soul is lovesick, though the world (is sorry).
People feel a longing for something more in their lives, even if society tells them otherwise.
Only knowing the moral law, the authority
People follow the rules and authority figures blindly, without questioning why.
Saying you must obey like Mr. K *
The authority figure is telling people that they must obey, just like Mr. K would.
It's been like this for ages, of course
This has been the status quo for a long time.
Like this for ages to come
This will continue to be the status quo in the future.
(Plato) mumbo-jumbo mockery
People often dismiss philosophical ideas as nonsense.
And maybe I won't (live here) anymore
The artist is considering leaving their current situation behind.
Empty is my house to the core
The artist feels hollow and unfulfilled in their current situation.
Maybe I won't live like this anymore
The singer is considering making a change in their life.
You lived your life in this house not knowing every floor
People go through life without fully exploring all the possibilities.
Looking for someone's help, but no one came
People often seek help and guidance, but are ultimately left to figure things out on their own.
(Would) it be like this for ages to come
Will people continue to go through life unfulfilled like this in the future?
Like this for ages to come
Will society continue to prioritize following the rules and authority figures instead of exploring all the possibilities of life?
Writer(s): Lena Margareta Karlsson, Jonas Malte Holmberg, Marcus Erik Holmberg, Mattias Johan Norlander Copyright: Fish Up Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
froHD herz
this is what i do and this band gives me a lot of inspiration to create more and more! they are one of the best bands i ever heard
Eric S. Russell
Every day I wake up and I have to watch/hear this song....my god! It's so seductive!
Ernesto Jara Zegarra
love it!!! brilliant tune!
Pfd Mlb
Hello Komeda, I am still enjoying your music in 2021
Björn Hessle
"Cul de sac" means dead end in french, but most of all it's a early movie by Polanski. "Simple formality", another track on the album, is a movie WITH Polanski. And "Komeda" is taken from composer of the music to Polanskis early movies, Krystiof Komeda...
Ernesto Jara Zegarra
what a fantastic band!!!! I love this song!!! wonderful tune!!!
Michael Thomas
I can't believe I saw them open up for Ben Folds Five at a heavy metal bar in San Antonio, TX....circa 1997.
glyph68
From album to album, a fantastic band. Komeda is a very enjoyable ride. Come to think of it, I may pull up one song fora quick listen, but when I set a CD to play, I don't skip any tracks. They've all been play-through. Just excellent. Pop pa Svenska!
2000madi2000
I have watched/listened to this many times.
Visually it is stunning and the song itself
a complex mix of resignation and resolution.
Superb.
Akhin
I dont know exactly why, but i'm obsessed with this song And i usually listen to completely different music But i can't stop listening this !