Marionette
Reuben & The Dark Lyrics


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Well I know my sins and sorrows
But I will tend my wounds tomorrow
Oh, I know my sins and sorrows

I said Lord, don't take my body
Oh, cause I never hurt nobody
Oh, I said Lord don't you take my body
No you don't know my brother he's a broken bone
A kicking horse on a crooked road
Don't mind my brother he's a marionette
With a sinking stone when he's holding his breath

I said Lord, don't have mercy on me
I'm looking for a light in the darkest of streets
I said Lord, don't you have mercy on me
I'm looking for a light in the darkest of streets

Oh, rivers and roads
Widow and winding
I left my body
But I didn't leave my mind

Oh, rivers and roads
Widow and wide
I left my body
But I didn't leave my mind

Oh whoa, Denied
Oh whoa, Denied, whoa

I saw the sign
It was hung from the sky
Right here above the water
But they didn't seem to mind

Oh, I'll cut you down
For I know you are weak
And will those who love you
Love you when you're free?

Oh, I saw the sign
It was hung from the sky
Right here above the water
But they didn't seem to mind

Oh, and I'll cut you down
For I know you are weak




And will those who love you
Love you when you're free?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reuben & The Dark's "Marionette" are a poignant exploration of guilt, redemption, and the complicated relationship between the self and the divine. The opening lines, "Well I know my sins and sorrows / But I will tend my wounds tomorrow" convey a sense of resignation and a desire to delay facing one's deepest flaws and regrets. The singer is aware of their own shortcomings, but is unable or unwilling to confront them head-on, perhaps hoping that time will heal their wounds.


The next stanza, which implores the Lord to spare the singer's body because they have "never hurt nobody," suggests a deep fear of divine judgment and punishment. It's not uncommon for individuals to feel that they are undeserving of mercy but simultaneously pleading for it, which is what the singer is doing in this stanza.


In the third stanza, the singer shifts their focus to their brother, who is metaphorically a "broken bone" and a "marionette." The imagery of the "sinking stone" suggests a profound sense of burdensome weight and sorrow that the brother carries. The singer's concern for their brother's suffering serves as a reminder that our struggles and hardships are often shared by those closest to us.


The rest of the song explores themes of searching for salvation and freedom from guilt and shame, ultimately questioning whether those who claim to love us will still do so when we are changed. The repeated line "I left my body / But I didn't leave my mind" underscores the internal struggle of the singer, who is grappling with their own demons and looking for a way out.


Overall, the lyrics of "Marionette" are a haunting exploration of the complexity of human existence and the existential struggle to find meaning, redemption, and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I know my sins and sorrows
I am fully aware of the wrongs I have committed and the pain I feel.


But I will tend my wounds tomorrow
I will deal with my troubles in due time and recover from them later on.


Oh, I know my sins and sorrows
I acknowledge the things I have done wrong and the negative emotions they have brought about.


I said Lord, don't take my body
I plead with a higher power to spare my physical being.


Oh, cause I never hurt nobody
I have not caused harm to anyone and therefore do not deserve punishment.


Oh, I said Lord don't you take my body
My plea to a higher power to not harm me physically continues.


No you don't know my brother he's a broken bone
My brother has numerous issues within himself that cannot be fixed.


A kicking horse on a crooked road
He is a difficult person to understand and deal with.


Don't mind my brother he's a marionette
My brother is like a puppet, controlled by external forces beyond his own will.


With a sinking stone when he's holding his breath
Even when he is trying his hardest, he feels like he is destined to fail.


I said Lord, don't have mercy on me
I do not want to be given undue advantages or favors in life.


I'm looking for a light in the darkest of streets
I search for some ray of hope in even the most challenging of circumstances.


I said Lord, don't you have mercy on me
My plea to a higher power to not show me special treatment continues.


Oh, rivers and roads
Various paths and journeys in life.


Widow and winding
Unexpected turns and twists in those journeys.


I left my body
I have physically separated myself from my current situation.


But I didn't leave my mind
However, my thoughts and emotions still remain with me and influence my actions.


Oh whoa, Denied
A sudden stop, rejection or refusal.


I saw the sign
I noticed an indication or warning of some sort.


It was hung from the sky
The warning was clear and visible.


Right here above the water
The warning was specifically in relation to the surrounding environment.


But they didn't seem to mind
Others were not concerned about the warning.


Oh, I'll cut you down
I intend to get rid of the thing that has been holding me back.


For I know you are weak
I understand the weakness of the thing that needs to be removed.


And will those who love you
I question if those who have shown affection towards me in the past will still be loyal when things change.


Love you when you're free?
I wonder if love is conditional and depends on my own freedom and success.


Oh, and I'll cut you down
My determination to eliminate the negative element in my life is repeated once again.


For I know you are weak
The weakness of the negative element is emphasized again.


And will those who love you
The loyalty of those who have shown affection before is questioned again.


Love you when you're free?
The conditional nature of love is brought up again.




Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC
Written by: REUBEN BULLOCK

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@aimeedakin2390

Saw this song live and it rocked my world.

@amberrichard8874

THESE GUYS ARE LIKE STARSET, FATN AND TØP

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This song gave me cold chills.

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such a great song--some them do it on CBC and feel in love with the song and band

@Chloe-jj8el

Well I know my sins and sorrow
(I know my sins and sorrow)
But I will tend my wounds tomorrow
(I'll tend my wounds tomorrow)
Oh, I know my sins and sorrow
(I know my sins and sorrow)
I said, Lord, don't take my body
(said, Lord, don't take my body)
Oh 'cause I never hurt nobody
(I never hurt nobody)
Oh, well I said, Lord, don't ya take my body
(said, Lord, don't take my body)

No, you don't know my brother; he's a broken bone
Oh, a kicking horse on a crooked road
Don't mind my brother; he's a marionette
With a sinking stone when he's holdin' his breath

I said, Lord, don't have mercy on me
I'm looking for a light on the darkest street
I said, Lord, don't have mercy on me
I'm looking for a light on the darkest street

Oh, rivers and roads
Widow and winding
I left my body
But I didn't leave my mind



Oh, rivers and roads
Widow and winding
I left my body
But I didn't leave my mind

Oh, denied
Oh, woah, denied

I saw the sun
It was hung from the sky
Right here above the water
But they didn't seem to mind

Oh, I'll cut you down
For I know you are weak
And will those who love you
Love you when you're free?

Oh, I saw the sun
It was hung from the sky
Right here above the water
Oh, but they didn't seem to mind

Oh, and I'll cut you down
For I know you are weak
And will those who love you
Love you when you're free?

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