Fetters
Strange Occurence Lyrics

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Sometimes I feel like I'm trapped here inside of me
These chains of life wrapped around my heart, I can't break free
Sometimes I feel so lost, I can't find my way
I would pay the highest cost to run away

Trapped in this dungeon of self, I hide well
No one to let me out and I've got no one to tell
Sitting here silently writhing inside from my pain

I point my finger at You, but I'm the only one to blame

Someday I will break from this cage
And will run away, fly away
Someday I will tear down this wall
That holds me back, holds me down

Sitting in this puddle of spite, who are You?
You think You can change my life, but what can You do?
I've been sitting here pleasantly wretched, hiding my shame
I've tried all my life but You say with one touch You can take away my pain?

You say You will open this cage
I will run away, fly away
You say You will tear down this wall
That holds me back, holds me down
You say You will open this cage
I will run away, fly away
You say You will tear down this wall
That holds me down

I followed You here, but You led a lie
Another false teacher, destined to die
I spit on Your cross and Your false doctrine
Who's gonna save You from the mess that You're in?

My blood-dripping hands drag me to my hole
You were the very last chance I had to save my soul
I'm looking for chains to tie myself, but nothing I see
Through the death of this Christ my chains have been set free

You have broken my cage
I will run away, fly away
You have torn down this wall
That holds me back, holds me down
You have broken my cage
I will run away, fly away
You have torn down this wall
That holds me down

I need You

I want You
To rescue me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Strange Occurence's song Fetters describe a feeling of being trapped and lost, with chains of life wrapped around the heart that cannot be broken free from. The singer is trapped in a dungeon of the self, hiding away from the world, and silently dealing with pain. They point their finger at God, blaming Him for their struggles, but they are the only one to blame. The singer is looking for a way out, to break from the cage they have put themselves in, and to tear down the wall that is holding them back.

As the song continues, the singer becomes angry and questions God's ability to change their life. They have been hiding in shame, feeling wretched and alone, but they are skeptical that anyone can truly help them. The singer accuses God of leading a lie and being a false teacher, spitting on His cross and His doctrine. However, the singer eventually realizes that through the death of Christ, their chains have been set free. They need and want God to rescue them.

This song addresses the universal feeling of being trapped and lost that many people experience, especially during difficult times. It showcases the struggle of believing in something bigger than ourselves and questioning our faith, while ultimately realizing that there is hope for a better future. The lyrics remind us to take responsibility for our own struggles and to trust in a higher power to help us through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I'm trapped here inside of me
Feeling imprisoned by my own thoughts and emotions.

These chains of life wrapped around my heart, I can't break free
The weight of past experiences and struggles affecting my present state of being.

Sometimes I feel so lost, I can't find my way
Feeling directionless and without purpose.

I would pay the highest cost to run away
Desperation to escape from my problems at any cost.

Trapped in this dungeon of self, I hide well
Feeling imprisoned within myself and unable to express my true self to others.

No one to let me out and I've got no one to tell
Feeling isolated and lacking support from others.

Sitting here silently writhing inside from my pain
Enduring internal suffering without expressing it outwardly.

I point my finger at You, but I'm the only one to blame
Blaming external factors, when in reality the root of the problem lies within myself.

Someday I will break from this cage
Aspirations to overcome the internal struggles and break free from the metaphorical prison.

And will run away, fly away
The freedom experienced after working through internal struggles.

Someday I will tear down this wall
Desire to break down the emotional barriers and defenses that hold me back.

That holds me back, holds me down
The emotional weight and burdens that hinder my personal growth.

Sitting in this puddle of spite, who are You?
Distrust of external forces and unwillingness to accept help.

You think You can change my life, but what can You do?
Skepticism and lack of faith in the ability for external forces to provide true, lasting change.

I've been sitting here pleasantly wretched, hiding my shame
Pretending to be content with my current state of being, despite feeling ashamed.

I've tried all my life but You say with one touch You can take away my pain?
Feeling hopeless and skeptical of the idea that true healing can be achieved easily and quickly.

You say You will open this cage
Placing trust in an external force to aid in overcoming internal struggles.

You say You will tear down this wall
Believing in the capability of an external force to help break down emotional barriers.

You say You will open this cage
Reiteration of placing trust in an external force for aid.

You say You will tear down this wall
Reiteration of belief in the capability of an external force for emotional healing.

I followed You here, but You led a lie
Believing to have been led astray by an external force they had placed trust in.

Another false teacher, destined to die
Cynicism towards external sources of help.

I spit on Your cross and Your false doctrine
Complete rejection of external sources of help and any associated beliefs.

Who's gonna save You from the mess that You're in?
Complete lack of faith in others to provide help and support.

My blood-dripping hands drag me to my hole
Personal responsibility for one's struggles and suffering.

You were the very last chance I had to save my soul
Believing to have put their full trust in an external source for aid and salvation.

I'm looking for chains to tie myself, but nothing I see
Desire to further restrict oneself from help and support, but realizing the inherent flaw in doing so.

Through the death of this Christ my chains have been set free
Realization that true freedom and healing can only come from accepting help from an external force with deeper spiritual significance.

You have broken my cage
Acknowledgement of an external force providing aid and support to overcome internal struggles.

You have torn down this wall
Confirmation of an external force aiding in the breaking down of emotional barriers.

You have broken my cage
Reiteration of the acknowledgement of external aid and support.

You have torn down this wall
Reiteration of confirmation of external aid and support.

I need You
Acknowledgment of the need for external aid and support.

I want You
Willingness to accept external aid and support.

To rescue me
The specific desire for aid and support in overcoming internal struggles.

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