The band came in third place out of roughly 1000 bands at ILA 2010 and won the biggest band contest in Austria - Local Heroes, where the single musicians were voted best vocalist, best bassist and best drummer out of participating bands.
The Road
Mother's Cake Lyrics
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Bound to nothing
A little bit strange
Got no reason to be upset
In this jungle You found the key to be
Free
Free, that's what you wanna be
Free, that's your philosophy
Free, till infinity
Left home one day your decision
On the road you'll stay
Down the streets walking along
Heading towards the sun
Got no reason to be upset
In this jungle You found the key to be
Free
Free, that's what you wanna be
Free, that's your philosophy
Free, till infinity
At first glance, Mother's Cake's song "The Road" may seem like an ode to a wandering, free-spirited traveler. However, a closer inspection of the lyrics reveals a deeper message. The song tells the story of someone who has left their home and all that was familiar to them, and is now "bound to nothing" and feeling "a little bit strange." Despite this, they have found a sense of freedom and purpose on the road.
In the midst of this unfamiliar journey, the singer discovers that they have "no reason to be upset," and has found the key to being truly free. This newfound freedom becomes their philosophy, something that they aspire to be till infinity. The repetition of the lyrics "Free, that's what you wanna be / Free, that's your philosophy / Free, till infinity" emphasizes the importance of this concept to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away from Home
Being physically distant from your place of upbringing
Bound to nothing
Not being constrained by any obligations or pre-existing commitments
A little bit strange
Having an unconventional personality or approach to life
Got no reason to be upset
Feeling content and at ease with the current state of affairs
In this jungle You found the key to be
Amidst the chaos and unpredictability of life, you discovered the means of achieving your desired outcome
Free, that's what you wanna be
The overarching desire to live a life free of restraints and limitations
Free, that's your philosophy
Living by the guiding principle that one should strive to be free in all aspects of life
Free, till infinity
The belief that the pursuit of freedom is an endless journey
Left home one day your decision
Making the conscious choice to set out from your place of origin
On the road you'll stay
Choosing a life of movement and exploration, staying on the path of the unknown
Down the streets walking along
Wandering aimlessly through unfamiliar environments
Heading towards the sun
Moving towards a brighter future with optimism and hope
Free, that's what you wanna be
Reiterating the desire for a life free of restrictions and limitations
Free, that's your philosophy
Reinforcing the belief that living a life of freedom is paramount
Free, till infinity
The pursuit of freedom is infinite
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.