Simon
Lifehouse Lyrics


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Catch your breath hit the wall scream out loud as you start to crawl back in
Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak will
Seek the weaker until they've broken them could you get it back again
Would it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strength
At your expense left you with no defense they tore it down and i have
Felt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safe
You lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behind
The fearful always preyed upon your confidence

Did they see the consequence when they pushed you around
The arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones
Breaking them 'til they've become just another crown
Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse to
Fall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,
'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to go
This far traded your worth for these scars for your only
Company don't believe the lies that they told to you




Not one word was true you're alright, You're alright,
You're alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lifehouse’s song “Simon” discuss the experience of feeling trapped and isolated, as well as the manipulation and exploitation of the weak by those who are stronger. The first verse introduces the theme of being trapped and controlled, as the singer feels he must retreat back into his “cage” to escape the pressures of the world. The next lines highlight the cycle of the strong exploiting the weak, with the weak in turn seeking out even weaker individuals to control.


The chorus describes the feeling of being locked inside one’s own mind, with no one to turn to but oneself for protection. The singer has lost himself in his search for something to hide behind, and the fear of being preyed upon by those who would take advantage of his confidence has caused him to become fearful and insecure. The second verse describes the consequences of this exploitation, as the arrogant build kingdoms and break down those who are different. The singer refuses to feel, and refuses to fall, but must constantly watch his back because no one else will.


Overall, “Simon” is a powerful meditation on the isolation, fear, and manipulation experienced by those who are weak and vulnerable, as well as the struggle to find one’s own voice and identity in the face of such pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Catch your breath hit the wall scream out loud as you start to crawl back in
You feel exhausted and overwhelmed, and in your distress, you're running back to your comfort zone — even if it's a cage.


Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak willSeek the weaker until they've broken them
The people who prey on others' vulnerability will always target those who are weaker. But in the safety of your own cage, they can't get to you.


could you get it back againWould it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strengthAt your expense left you with no defense
If you were to regain your strength and sense of self, would the people who took it from you find a new target? They left you feeling powerless and with no way to defend yourself.


they tore it down and i haveFelt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
The singer relates to your pain and understands what it's like to have your defenses torn down by someone else.


Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safeYou lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behindThe fearful always preyed upon your confidence
You retreat to your safe space because it's the only place where you feel protected. But in your desperation to find another shield against your enemies, you lost your sense of self. And the people who exploited your vulnerabilities always targeted your confidence.


Did they see the consequence when they pushed you aroundThe arrogant build kingdoms made of the different onesBreaking them 'til they've become just another crown
The people who pushed you around didn't care about the damage they were doing to you. They build themselves up by tearing others down, turning them into trophies once they've broken their spirit.


Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse toFall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to goThis far
You've become numb to the pain and refuse to let it affect you anymore. You can't afford to be weak or vulnerable, so you're always on guard. You don't understand why people went to such lengths to hurt you.


traded your worth for these scars for your onlyCompany don't believe the lies that they told to youNot one word was true you're alright, You're alright,You're alright
You've been left with scars from their abuse, but they don't define your worth. Don't believe the lies they told you about yourself; every word was untrue. Despite everything, you're still okay.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RON ANIELLO, JASON WADE

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