Prisoner
Strange Occurence Lyrics
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I am forced to look within
Feels like I'm dying in my sin
Heads or tails who decides my fate?
Can I save myself or is it too late?
I can't believe You would die for my sake
Trapped by the lies inside of me
Only You have the key
Let me out, release me
I've been searching for You
For a thousand years or so
I've been looking for You
And I've got nowhere else to go
The song "Prisoner" by Strange Occurrence tackles the theme of feeling trapped and imprisoned, both physically and emotionally. The opening lyrics "Drowning underneath my skin, I am forced to look within" suggests that the singer is struggling to confront their inner demons, perhaps feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by them. The following line "Feels like I'm dying in my sin" further emphasizes the singer's struggle and discomfort.
Moving on to the second verse, the lyrics "Heads or tails who decides my fate? Can I save myself or is it too late? I can't believe You would die for my sake" seem to be questioning the concept of free will and the role it plays in the singer's life. The line "I can't believe You would die for my sake" could be interpreted as a reference to Jesus dying on the cross for humanity's sins, indicating that the singer is struggling with their faith and feeling undeserving of salvation.
The final verse "I've been searching for You, for a thousand years or so, I've been looking for You, and I've got nowhere else to go" is a plea for help and comfort. The repeated phrase "I've been searching for You" shows that the singer is looking for a way out of their pain, and the line "and I've got nowhere else to go" further emphasizes their desperation.
Overall, "Prisoner" is a song that highlights the struggle of feeling trapped and burdened by guilt and the desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Drowning underneath my skin
Feeling overwhelmed by inner turmoil and emotional struggles
I am forced to look within
Having no choice but to confront and examine one's own emotions and actions
Feels like I'm dying in my sin
Experiencing intense guilt and shame for past mistakes or negative behavior
Heads or tails who decides my fate?
Feeling powerless and uncertain about how one's life will turn out
Can I save myself or is it too late?
Wondering if there is any hope for redemption or change
I can't believe You would die for my sake
Expressing gratitude and amazement for a higher being's sacrifice or support
Cuts on my arm imprison me
Using self-harm as a coping mechanism, but realizing it ultimately causes more harm than good
Trapped by the lies inside of me
Feeling held back by one's own negative thoughts and self-doubt
Only You have the key
Believing that a higher power or external force is needed to overcome struggles and find inner peace
Let me out, release me
Yearning for freedom and relief from emotional pain and suffering
I've been searching for You
Seeking guidance and connection with a higher power or greater purpose
For a thousand years or so
Feeling like the search for meaning and fulfillment has been ongoing for a long time
I've been looking for You
Searching for answers and a sense of belonging
And I've got nowhere else to go
Feeling lost and alone without a sense of direction or purpose
Contributed by Gavin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LKNANML
I was in Army Aviation for 12 years. After basic training you go to AIT to learn your MOS. Sometimes classes can get backed up and you could spend a week or THREE waiting for a class to open up.
Naturally I waited THREE weeks sitting around watching the news (the only TV allowed during the day) or volunteering for anything and everything to stay more bussy rather than more crazy. One of the 3 "unique" experiences I had volunteering was escorting someone to the hospital only this time it was off base. Something new. SWEET. We rolled up to a military prison. ( I gotta say I uncontrollably spent 10 seconds thinking about anything and everything I might have done to be picked for this duty as it was one of a handful of times our 1SG asked (YELLED FROM THE HALL) for me by name since I was always the first to stand up before those looking for volunteers could even finish asking what they needed)
I had never seen a prison before in person. DO NOT GO TO PRISON. It's WORSE than you think.
There we met up with another 1SG who had the female equivalent as me. (Volunteer for everything to stay busy)
We were escorts for a male and female soldier who were awaiting a trial for some don't F with these people they will cut ya or worse and they were on the worse side.
AND THE POINT IS HERE AT LAST..
Sorry about that.
Both were chained up with their hands locked at their side to a belt and their feet chained together so they could barely take a full step. The hoods (WTF) were a nice touch. Apparently they were biters and spitters and came down having already chambered some spit into the mask. Then they clipped a leash to their belts and handed it to me. (WTFx2)
YEP... I walked a human and I kid you not had to say stop, sit, stand, walk and come just like you would order a dog. To the hospital when went. They were in cages in the van. They somewhat bounced around and talked excitedly non stop on they way there. Just like a dog going to the park.
It was one of my top 10 strangest things I have ever experienced.
To this day whenever I see a dog on a leash I think of that one time when I went to prison.....
Daniel McDonald
Wow, what a fascinating story! Yoshie Shiratori's escape from Abashiri prison using miso soup certainly shows how resourceful and determined a person can be when faced with extreme conditions. It's heartbreaking to hear about the harsh treatment prisoners endured in Japanese prisons during that time, but Shiratori's persistence in escaping multiple times truly shows his strong spirit. Thank you for sharing this piece of history with us, it's important to remember these stories and learn from the past.
Arthur Morgan
They said he stabbed a guy but later said he never used violence wtf is that lol
671homey
@Arthur Morgan They said he never used violence during an escape, he wasn't escaping when he stabbed the farmer.
Werewolf Lover
What part of he was a murderer didn’t you understand?
Nathan Day
He even grew extra fingers in his right hand before his last escape. That is determination. 😅
Jonathan Smith
The 1962 Alcatraz escape attempt has always been one of my ALL-TIME favorite prison escape stories. I really wish Simple History will do one on the 1946 Battle of Alcatraz, which started as a desperate escape attempt that ended up turning into a bloody, 2-day standoff between the escapees and a coalition of guards, FBI, Coast Guard, and U.S. Marines.
cowboy 03
WHAT?
GunsmokeGaloreYT
@cowboy 03 ikr how have I never heard of that??
J Phommahaxay
That's gangster 😂
Emilio Demartines
they should totally do that the battle of Alcatraz was absolutely insane you can still find the holes the marines drilled in the ceiling to drop grenades through a crazy event in the city of my birth