Four Grey Walls
Rare Bird Lyrics


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Four grey walls that surround you
Are closing in before your eyes
Rusty shackles to find you
A victim of a life of (lies?) lifes
You're just the same

(Life eased up by my pillow?)
Safe from danger, safe in the night
While all around is a termoil
Desapearing from your sight
And out of your mind

Ohhh... You look like a queen
Ohhh... You're something I've seen in the night

Baby you know what you came for
Taking it all that I've got to give
ForĀ ?? and awaits you
another chance
that you two (heal?)

Seasons are changing around you
And you stand alone and stare.. yeah
Summer to winter mean nothing
Life isn't what you... you can't wear





Ohhh... You look like a queen
Ohhh... You're something I've seen in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Four Grey Walls" by Rare Bird are quite dark and introspective, painting a picture of someone who is isolated and trapped in their circumstances. The first verse describes the physical space that surrounds the person, with the four grey walls closing in on them, almost suffocating them. The rusty shackles are probably metaphorical, representing the person's feeling of being trapped and unable to escape their situation. The line "victim of a life of lies" suggests that the person may have been deceived or misled in some way, leading them to their current state of confinement. The phrase "you're just the same" is repeated at the end of the verse, perhaps indicating a sense of resignation or hopelessness on the part of the singer.


The second verse introduces a sense of contrast between the physical space the person occupies and their mental or emotional state. The line "life eased up by my pillow" suggests that the person is finding some measure of relief or escape from their situation through sleep or other means. The contrast between the safety of their sleep and the turmoil that surrounds them in their waking hours is stark. The singer seems to be observing the person from a distance, as they disappear from sight and out of their mind.


The chorus is somewhat enigmatic, with the singer telling the person that they look like a queen and are something they've seen in the night. It's not clear whether this is meant to be taken literally or figuratively - perhaps the person is actually queen-like in some way, or maybe the singer is using "queen" as a symbol for power or elegance. The second half of the chorus serves as a kind of refrain, repeating the phrase "ohhh... you look like a queen" for emphasis.


Overall, the lyrics to "Four Grey Walls" suggest a feeling of being trapped and isolated. The physical space the person occupies is suffocating, while their mental or emotional state is characterized by turmoil and a sense of distance from others. The chorus adds a note of mystique and intrigue, suggesting that the person may have some kind of hidden power or appeal that sets them apart from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Four grey walls that surround you
The singer is describing the physical prison that the person is trapped in.


Are closing in before your eyes
The walls are metaphorically closing in, making the person feel trapped and helpless.


Rusty shackles to find you
The person is also trapped by their past, represented by the shackles.


A victim of a life of (lies?) lifes
The person is a victim of a life filled with deception and disappointment.


You're just the same
The artist acknowledges that the person may not see themselves as a victim, but to the artist, they are just like all the others.


Safe from danger, safe in the night
The person may feel safe in their current situation, but the danger is all around them.


While all around is a termoil
The world outside the walls is chaotic and tumultuous.


Desapearing from your sight
The person is detached from the chaos outside and is only focused on their own imprisonment.


And out of your mind
The person is losing touch with reality and living in their own world.


Ohhh... You look like a queen
Despite their situation, the artist admires the person's strength and resilience.


Ohhh... You're something I've seen in the night
The person's tenacity has impressed the singer, making them stand out in their memory.


Baby you know what you came for
The person may be trapped, but they chose this life for themselves.


Taking it all that I've got to give
The singer is offering all they have to help the person, even though it may not be enough.


ForĀ ?? and awaits you
The future is uncertain, but there is something waiting for the person.


another chance
The person may get another chance to escape their situation.


that you two (heal?)
This chance may be what the person needs to heal from their past.


Seasons are changing around you
The world outside the walls is still turning and changing, despite the person's imprisonment.


And you stand alone and stare.. yeah
The person is isolated and alone, forced to just watch the world outside from behind their walls.


Summer to winter mean nothing
The changing of the seasons is insignificant when the person is trapped in their own personal prison.


Life isn't what you... you can't wear
Life is not something that can be put on and taken off like clothing, it is something that must be lived and experienced.




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