The Anthem of Mr Dark
The Arcadian Wild Lyrics


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I never have the time to do the nothing that I want to do.
I'm always rushing around being what other people want me to be.
Well, the fabric of my soul is frayed and falling apart at the seams.
I'm tied up and tied down by the strings of other people's dreams.
I'm starting to see that that isn't me.
My freedom isn't free.
All I really want is some room to breathe.
Someday, i'll learn to say no.
Find a way to lighten my load.
People take possession of the pieces of my weary heart.
I'll learn to let go, and learn to say no.
Feeling like a lion lying down behind the bars of this cage.
Yea, the king of the beast is now the king of this enclosed space.
Wear and tear and worry, they've been drawing their lines on my face.
I feel a whole lot older than chronological age.
I'm starting to see that that isn't me.
My freedom isn't free.
All I really want is some room to be me.
Some day I'll learn to say no
find a way to lighten the load.
People take possession of the pieces of my weary heart
learn to let go, and learn say no!
Give us your time and give us your money.
Just lay down your body, there's no sense in running.
Now cut off your hair and put on a tie. Just do what you're told without wondering why.
Don't ask for a reason.
Sit down and comply 'cause we don't wnat no free men,
We'll say what you are, decide what you're not. You go, and you go, and you never will stop!
Some day I'll learn to say no.
Find a way to lighten my load.
People take possesion of the pieces of my weary heart.
Learn let go, and learn to say-
Someday, I'll learn to say no.
Find a way, to lighten my load.
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People take possesion of the pieces of my weary heart.
Learn to let go, And learn to say no!
owa oh!
learn to say no...
owa oh
aaaaaaa




yea!
Learn to say no.

Overall Meaning

In The Arcadian Wild's song The Anthem of Mr Dark, the singer expresses their frustration with constantly feeling pressured to live up to other people's expectations. They feel as though they are not living their own life, but rather living a life that is dictated by others. They yearn for freedom and control over their own path, acknowledging that their personal freedom comes at a cost. The singer recognizes that they need to learn how to say "no" and let go of the pieces of their heart that have been taken possession of by others. They feel as though they are trapped in a cage, with wear and tear marking their appearance and making them feel old beyond their years. Ultimately, the singer recognizes that they need to find a way to lighten their load and be true to themselves in order to find the freedom they so desire.


The song is a powerful representation of the struggles many people face with feeling trapped and unable to live the life they truly want. It highlights the importance of learning how to say "no" and setting boundaries in order to take control of one's own life. The lyrics are emotive and relatable, making the song a call to action for anyone feeling stuck in a similar situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I never have the time to do the nothing that I want to do.
I am always so busy doing what others want me to do that I never have time to do what I actually want to do.


I'm always rushing around being what other people want me to be.
I feel like I am constantly under pressure to be someone else that people want me to be rather than being myself.


Well, the fabric of my soul is frayed and falling apart at the seams.
I feel emotionally and mentally exhausted as if my inner self is deteriorating and falling apart.


I'm tied up and tied down by the strings of other people's dreams.
I am constrained and restricted by the expectations and aspirations that others have for me.


I'm starting to see that that isn't me.
I am beginning to realize that the person I am becoming based on others' expectations and dreams is not really me.


My freedom isn't free.
I thought I had the freedom, but it is limited or taken away by others' expectations and demands of me.


All I really want is some room to breathe.
All I want is a little space and freedom to do what I want and to be myself.


Someday, I'll learn to say no.
One day, I will learn to decline others' demands and learn to assert my own control over my decisions.


Find a way to lighten my load.
I need to find a way to lessen my emotional burden by shedding the expectations of others.


People take possession of the pieces of my weary heart.
Others have taken parts of my heart and emotions, leaving me exhausted and fatigued.


I'll learn to let go, and learn to say no.
I will develop the ability to let go of others' demands and learn to say no.


Feeling like a lion lying down behind the bars of this cage.
I feel trapped and restricted like a lion behind bars in a cage.


Yea, the king of the beast is now the king of this enclosed space.
I feel like I am the king of my own fate but restricted and limited to a confined space.


Wear and tear and worry, they've been drawing their lines on my face.
The stress and anxiety I experience because of the expectations and demands of others have caused physical wear and tear on me.


I feel a whole lot older than chronological age.
The stress and anxiety I feel make me feel older than I actually am.


Give us your time and give us your money.
People demand my time and money for their own benefit.


Just lay down your body, there's no sense in running.
I feel like I have no choice but to submit to others' demands.


Now cut off your hair and put on a tie. Just do what you're told without wondering why.
People demand I conform to their way of dressing and thinking and not question their motives.


Don't ask for a reason.
People do not want me to question their motives; they demand obedience without reason.


Sit down and comply 'cause we don't want no free men.
People expect me to obey their commands without question or resistance and do not tolerate independent thinking.


We'll say what you are, decide what you're not. You go, and you go, and you never will stop!
Others will decide who I am and who I am not, what I do, and I am expected to continue indefinitely being under their control.


owa oh! aaaaaaa yea!
Interjection in the song, not significant in meaning.


Learn to say no...
The refrain is repeated to emphasize the need for asserting own decisions and saying no to others' demands.




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