In A Cage
Penelope Isles Lyrics
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I know iʼll be here for a while
Patience is a virtue that doesnʼt grow in everybodyʼs garden thatʼs what my mum always says
Floating around on a magic carpet
Flying for three days
Pick me up so high then i fall into a middle of a maze i canʼt wait to get out of here
I canʼt wait to get out of here
I think these walls will disappear
I know i’ll be here for a while
The lyrics to Penelope Isles' song "In A Cage" reflect the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape a difficult situation. The use of the metaphor of a cage is fitting as it conveys the sense of confinement and restriction. The opening line "Lost inside a cage" sets the tone for the rest of the song, creating a sense of hopelessness for the singer. The repetition of the line "I know I'll be here for a while" emphasizes the feeling of being stuck, unable to move forward in life, and the patience required to endure such a situation.
The lyrics also reference the importance of patience in life, but acknowledge that it is not a trait that comes naturally to everyone. This is reflected in the line "Patience is a virtue that doesn't grow in everybody's garden, that's what my mum always says." The use of the personal anecdote from the singer's mother gives the line a relatable and introspective context, indicating the song's theme of personal growth and introspection. The lyrics also touch on the dream of escaping and breaking free, the desire to overcome obstacles, and the hope that things will change in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost inside a cage
Feeling trapped and confined
I know iʼll be here for a while
Expecting to be stuck in this situation for a long time
Patience is a virtue that doesnʼt grow in everybodyʼs garden thatʼs what my mum always says
Being patient is not easy and not everyone can do it, as told by the singer's mother
Floating around on a magic carpet
Being in a dream-like state, feeling disconnected from reality
Flying for three days
Experiencing a long period of time where everything seems to be moving quickly or slowly
Pick me up so high then i fall into a middle of a maze
Feeling like things are going great before suddenly becoming lost and confused
I canʼt wait to get out of here
Desperately wanting to escape from the cage or trapped feeling
I think these walls will disappear
Having hope that things will get better, and the cage or confinement will cease to exist
Lost inside a cage
Repeating the initial feeling of being trapped and confined
I know i’ll be here for a while
Reiterating the expectation of being stuck in the situation for an extended period of time
Lyrics © Faber Music, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: JACK WILLIAM WOLTER
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