Powerless
Marcela Bovio Lyrics


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as i stumble and moan in my cage of flesh and bone rays of light make their way to the window
i quenched my thirst, locked the door, found the place where i belong
i just hope for enough information to wipe away my fear, to make the lines disappear
petty little shards of life… we'll be leaving in a minute
tyrant, wave your metal hands to command us 'till we're rendered powerless
as i go through my box of old memories and hopes there are tales that still need explanation
i turned the knife in the wound in the hope of learning more; oh i long for enough information to wipe away my fear, to make the lines disappear
petty little shards of life… we'll be leaving in a minute
tyrant, wave your metal hands to degrade us and command us




cannot leave the past behind, it restrains us andconstrains us
i don't have the strength to climb • i don't know how to let go, but i will learn.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marcela Bovio's "Powerless" describe a journey towards self-discovery and liberation. The first verse depicts the singer as trapped within their own body, struggling to find their place in the world. However, a glimmer of hope shines through in the form of light shining through a window. The singer then quenches their thirst and locks the door, finding some form of sanctuary for themselves. They hope to find enough information to conquer their fear and erase the lines that constrain them.


In the second verse, the singer speaks about going through their box of memories and hopes, trying to make sense of them all. They turn the knife in their wound, hoping to learn more and gather the information they need to break free. Despite feeling powerless, they are determined to learn and grow.


The chorus then speaks about tyrants who try to control and degrade others. The singer recognizes the past as something that can restrain and constrain someone, but they are determined to learn how to let go and climb to new heights.


Line by Line Meaning

as i stumble and moan in my cage of flesh and bone rays of light make their way to the window
I am weak and in pain, trapped in my human form. However, I see small glimmers of hope around me


i quenched my thirst, locked the door, found the place where i belong
I have found comfort and security in my current situation, and I am content for now


i just hope for enough information to wipe away my fear, to make the lines disappear
I yearn for knowledge and understanding to alleviate my anxiety and confusion


petty little shards of life… we'll be leaving in a minute
The insignificant pieces of our lives will soon be left behind


tyrant, wave your metal hands to command us 'till we're rendered powerless
An oppressive ruler wields their control over us until we are completely powerless


as i go through my box of old memories and hopes there are tales that still need explanation
As I reflect on my past and dreams, some stories still need to be understood and told


i turned the knife in the wound in the hope of learning more; oh i long for enough information to wipe away my fear, to make the lines disappear
I am willing to endure pain to gain knowledge and yearn to understand enough to overcome my fear and confusion


tyrant, wave your metal hands to degrade us and command us
The oppressive ruler continues to diminish and rule over us with their iron fist


cannot leave the past behind, it restrains us and constrains us
Our past continues to hold us back and limit us in our actions and thoughts


i don't have the strength to climb • i don't know how to let go, but i will learn.
I am currently unable to move forward or let go of the past, but I am willing to work to change that




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@sireniasandoval2745

Letra :3As I stumble and moan in my cage of flesh and bone
Rays of lightmake their way to the window
I quenched my thirst, locked the door, found the place where I belong
I just hope for enough information

To wipe away my fear
To make the lines disappear

Petty little shards of life
We’ll be leaving in a minute
Tyrant, wave your metal hands
To command us ’till we’re rendered powerless

As I go through my box of old memories and hopes
There are tales that still need explanation
I turned the knife in the wound in the hope of learning more
Oh I long for enough information

To wipe away my fear
To make the lines disappear

Petty little shards of life
We’ll be leaving in a minute
Tyrant, wave your metal hands
To degrade us and command us
Cannot leave the past behind
It restrains us and constrains us
I don’t have the strength to climb
I don’t know how to let go, but I will learn

I will learn, I will learn, I will learn, I will learn
I will learn, I will learn, I will learn, I will learn

Petty little shards of life
We’ll be leaving in a minute
Tyrant, wave your metal hands
To degrade us and command us



All comments from YouTube:

@ericbic

Dejaré aquí mi comentario para cuando alguien de like me llegué la notificación y me recuerde que tengo volver a escuchar esta belleza de canción. ♥

@mohammedm4483

Why is this not famous ? this song deserves millions of views

@mohammedm4483

Ad Lockhorst
Maan has got a beautiful voice ,also she looks beautiful
By the way ,could you please tell me about the exact lyrics meaning of powerless song
What does she mean by tyrant ?

@dikkertjefap9709

@@mohammedm4483 Something like a dictator

@vwts

@@mohammedm4483 From the rest of the lyrics I think it's using a dictator (who takes people prisoner and degrades them) as a metaphor for the past memories that trap the song's persona in her "cage of flesh and bone". Not sure though.

@mohammedm4483

Thank you for explaining ❤️

@maxpower2542

Easy answer, she's not more famous and this song isn't a hit because 1. She's actually talented 2. The song is actually good.

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@evelynmontoya571

She is so talented, really love her!!!! She needs to be more recognized...

@SANABABICHH

And she´s Mexican! so proud of her!

@sashaholy

Я на тебя только подписался. но много лет считаю . что ты прекрасная волшебная вокалистка и сверх-талантливый человек. Спасибо что идешь через всю мою жизнь уже много лет и будешь всегда рядом со своими песнями. голосом и выдающимся талантом. Мы же с тобой знаем . что плохой человек не будет слушать твои песни. это невозможно Только люди и личности с настоящей душой. Ты Ангел и не спорь это так. Люблю тебя!

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