Undercover
The Chain Gang of 1974 Lyrics
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Every little tear that you make
Hoping for the best
All we have are simple mistakes
With the graveyard dreams
And the broken screams of the golden
Through the wayward fire
Can you see me hurt?
Can you feel me burn?
Can you live as a lover?
Your mind's set with regret
Are these hearts undercover?
Eyes open ... regret
The lyrics to The Chain Gang of 1974's song Undercover are rich with symbolism and emotion. The opening lines speak to the fragility of human existence, with every little breath and tear representing moments of vulnerability and sensitivity. The following lines touch on the idea that despite our best intentions, we often make simple mistakes that can lead to larger consequences.
The chorus speaks to the idea of hiding one's true feelings or intentions, as though they are living undercover. This could be interpreted as a call to authenticity, to let go of the need to hide behind a façade and connect with others on a deeper level. The imagery of graveyard dreams and broken screams of the golden hints at the idea that there is beauty to be found in imperfection and even in pain, and that life itself is a journey full of both suffering and joy.
The final lines of the chorus bring all of these themes together, with the singer questioning whether their love interest can truly see and feel their pain, and whether they are also hiding their own true selves. The repeated word "regret" suggests that the singer is grappling with a sense of loss or missed opportunities, and that they are yearning for something more in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Every little breath
Every single breath you take, every moment of your life
Every little tear that you make
Every time you cry, every emotional pain you endure
Hoping for the best
Having a positive attitude and expecting good things to happen
All we have are simple mistakes
We are all human and make mistakes, but they don't define us
With the graveyard dreams
Having aspirations or ambitions that never came to fruition
And the broken screams of the golden
Experiencing disappointment or heartbreak despite a promising beginning
Through the wayward fire
Facing adversity and challenges in life
And your mind's desire left unspoken
Having secret desires or wants that you keep to yourself
Can you see me hurt?
Can you understand or empathize with the emotional pain I am feeling?
Can you feel me burn?
Can you sense the intensity of my emotions and feelings?
Can you live as a lover?
Can you embrace love and all the joys and pains that come with it?
Your mind's set with regret
Your thoughts and mindset are consumed by remorse and sorrow
Are these hearts undercover?
Are we hiding our true feelings and emotions, pretending to be someone we're not?
Eyes open ... regret
Feeling remorseful and wishing you could go back and change things
Writer(s): ISOM DAVID INNIS, KAMTIN MOHAGER
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@moniemaker27
They need to be recognized more than just of Sleepwalking. We seriously have a raw talented band bringing back the 70's and 80's, and it's magnificent.
@muddy2000266
Perfect comment
@madisonkelly4888
moniemaker27 so true 😞
@alexq3q3x47
Yes you got right, they have very nice influence sounds and they have so much energy when they play live
@Diaphat
You're right. I wish the music industry would just give a chance to some underrated bands like this one.
Everyone just wants money. How can we progress in ANY industry without taking any chances?
@itszenthes6894
I love how nobody in the comments realizes that The chain gang of 1974 is one person. He is a dj/musician/vocalist. It is 1 guy.
@afnaan9540
I knew that, his name is kamtin mohager
@YourFavoriteTwinzz
+its Zenthes Is it the same guy in all the places in the video? I can't tell haha
@afnaan9540
+YourFavoriteTwinzz no the one who first comes at the start is kamtin mohager the rest are his friends who play with him when he goes on tour
@TweekerDub
@YourFavoriteTwinzz it's the same as with M83, NiN and filter, one genius makes all the music and they hire musicians for videos and tours