Reamonn was a German rock and pop band that is well known all over Europe. They recorded six albums and disbandoned in 2010.
In 1998, Rea Garvey left his band The Reckless Pedestrians and home town of Tralee, Ireland to go to Germany with not a lot money and a demo CD in his pocket. He put an ad into local paper Stockacher Anzeiger stating, "Singer requires band for recording and live shows." Mike Gommeringer (Gomezz) saw this ad and accurately assumed it must have been Garvey, whose original band he had once seen play live. The twosome met up and subsequently recruited Uwe, Sebi and Phil. Their first gig was played on New Year's Eve 1998 in Stockach.
In order to secure a recording contract, they set up a showcase at Logo, a small club in Hamburg, in front of 16 representatives from various record labels in 1999. The band was quickly offered several contracts, settling on signing with Virgin Records Germany. As of 2006 they are now releasing their music through Universal Music.
Their best known songs are: Supergirl and Tonight(2006).
In 2011, Rea started his solo career and as of 2018, released 4 albums so far: Can't stand the silence, Pride, Prisma and Neon. Rea continues to work with national and international artists like Kool Savas, Jam & Spoon, Paul van Dyk or Mary J. Blige.
In the past, he recorded a new version of "All good things come to an end" with Nelly Furtado.
For several German movies he provided solo tracks even before Reamonn disbandoned.
He regularely appears at a coach of the German Version of "The Voice" or "The Voice Kids".
Rea married in 2002 and together with their child, they live in Berlin.
Lions In Cages
Rea Garvey Lyrics
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I dug a big hole and now I'm tryin' to get out
Wait out hurtin' you
I wait out hurtin' you
I squeezed 0n your hand as you pick up the pace
You were hard on the gas and I was hard on the breaks
I'm no good for you, yeah
'Cause if we don't try nothing ever changes
If we don't try no one ever saves us
If we don't try
We're the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
We're lions in our cages
If we don't try
The drop stands still
If we don't try
It's a bitter pill
If we don't try
We're the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
We're lions in our cages
Hey
Run for your life
If you're low, low, low
Yeah, you know you gotta go to the
High, high, high and the beautiful light
Hey
You'll wish you had died
You'd be the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
All locked up, just like lions in their cages
I got my rally out and race you to the town's end
I had my eye on you but lost you in the last bend
I know you're faster, I heard your laughter
You're only happy when it's happy ever after
I saw them chasing, saw them hunting you down
You're standing like a victim
Like a ghost in the crowd
You love living dangerous
Being famous
Take a look at the crowd
It's that love on their faces
If we don't try nothing ever changes
If we don't try no one ever saves us
If we don't try
We're the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
We're lions in our cages
If we don't try
The drop stands still
If we don't try
It's a bitter pill
If we don't try
We're the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
We're lions in our cages
Hey
Run for your life
If you're low, low, low
Yeah, you know you gotta go to the
High, high, high and the beautiful light
Hey
You'll wish you had died
You'd be the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
All locked up, just like lions in their cages
No life grows in the garden
Where a young soul is starving
Where the rain's cold
And the wind blows
And hell is home tonight
But they you're swimming in the rivers of old
And your skin gets used to the cold
If your heart can't learn to let go
Yeah, you're never gonna find love
Hey
Run for your life
If you're low, low, low
Yeah, you know you gotta go to the
High, high, high of the beautiful light
Hey
You'll wish you had died
You'd be the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
All locked up, just like lions in their cages
Hey
Run for your life
If you're low, low, low
Yeah, you know you gotta go to the
High, high, high of the beautiful light
Hey
You'll wish you had died
You'd be the weakest of the bravest
The numbers on the pages
All locked up, just like lions in their cages
The lyrics to Rea Garvey's song "Lions In Cages" depict the struggle of being trapped in self-imposed limitations and the courage it takes to break free. The singer acknowledges their flaws and mistakes, admitting to having a big heart, a big mouth, and having dug themselves into a big hole. They express a desire to change and escape the cycle of hurting themselves and others, but they also acknowledge the difficulty of speaking the truth.
The chorus reinforces the theme of taking chances and trying to change. It suggests that without trying, nothing will ever change and no one will come to save us. The singer realizes that by not trying, they become the weakest among the brave, simply numbers on the pages, imprisoned like lions in cages.
The second verse introduces a race metaphor, where the singer tries to outrun someone they had their eye on but ultimately loses. There is a sense of comparison and envy, as they witness the object of their affection being pursued and recognized by others. This reinforces the idea that taking risks and living dangerously can lead to fame and love, while staying stagnant and imprisoned holds no rewards.
The bridge paints a picture of the desolation and hopelessness of a soul starving in a cold and lonely place. It suggests that in order to thrive, one must let go of their fears and be willing to embrace the unknown. It is a reminder that without breaking free from self-imposed cages, one will never find true love and fulfillment.
Overall, the song "Lions In Cages" addresses the themes of self-awareness, the struggle for change, and the need to take risks in order to find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a big heart, I got a big mouth
I have a lot of love and I speak my mind
I dug a big hole and now I'm tryin' to get out
I made a big mistake and now I'm trying to fix it
Wait out hurtin' you
I hope that by waiting, I won't cause you any more pain
I wait out hurtin' you
I'm patiently holding back from causing you any more pain
I squeezed 0n your hand as you pick up the pace
I tried to hold on to you while you were moving faster
You were hard on the gas and I was hard on the breaks
You were rushing ahead while I was trying to slow down
I'm no good for you, yeah
I know I'm not the right person for you
But we don't don't speak the truth
But we avoid speaking honestly about it
'Cause if we don't try nothing ever changes
If we don't make an effort, nothing will improve
If we don't try no one ever saves us
If we don't take action, no one will rescue us
We're the weakest of the bravest
We may appear strong, but deep down we're vulnerable
The numbers on the pages
The statistics and records of our lives
We're lions in our cages
Even though we seem powerful, we're stuck and limited
The drop stands still
Time seems to stop, no progress is made
It's a bitter pill
The truth is hard to swallow
Hey Run for your life
Escape from this situation or it will destroy you
If you're low, low, low
If you're feeling down and depressed
Yeah, you know you gotta go to the
You must find your way to
High, high, high and the beautiful light
A place of positivity and happiness
You'll wish you had died
You'll long for an end to this pain
You'd be the weakest of the bravest
You would be the most vulnerable among the strong ones
All locked up, just like lions in their cages
Trapped and confined, unable to be free
I got my rally out and race you to the town's end
I took out my determination and competed with you until the end
I had my eye on you but lost you in the last bend
I was watching you closely but lost sight of you at the end
I know you're faster, I heard your laughter
I understand that you're quicker, I can hear your joy
You're only happy when it's happy ever after
You're only content when everything ends well
I saw them chasing, saw them hunting you down
I witnessed others pursuing and tracking you
You're standing like a victim
You appear defenseless
Like a ghost in the crowd
Invisible among the many people
You love living dangerous
You enjoy taking risks
Being famous
Being well-known or in the spotlight
Take a look at the crowd
Observe the people around you
It's that love on their faces
They have expressions of adoration and affection
No life grows in the garden
Nothing positive comes from this situation
Where a young soul is starving
Where a person is deprived of nourishment for their soul
Where the rain's cold
Where the circumstances are harsh and unforgiving
And the wind blows
And difficulties keep coming
And hell is home tonight
The place feels like a living hell
You're swimming in the rivers of old
You're immersed in the memories of the past
And your skin gets used to the cold
You become accustomed to the hardships
If your heart can't learn to let go
If you can't release your attachments
Yeah, you're never gonna find love
You won't find true love
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Raymond Micheal Garvey, Imran Abbas, Thomas Kessler, Konstantin Scherer, Benjamin Bistram
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