IV
The Faerie & The Childe Lyrics


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This is what you fear
My talents are in here
A career that is homegrown
A bird that's in a cage
Musn't fly away
But shes built a world of her own
My dreams will not decay, my dreams will not decay
I fear, I fear, I fear for you once you see what I can do
I fear, I fear, I fear for you once you see what I can do
Thank you for all that you put me through
Now I have something to pursue
I turn madness into sanity; chaos to serenity
Inside me is divinity so you can't hold me down
Darkness into beauty seems to be my art
Something that I've learnt to do from the start
Thank you for all that you put me through
Now I have something to pursue
Hold me down I dare you
Hold me down I dare you
Hold me down I dare you to try
Hold me down I dare you




Hold me down I dare you
It just means you know I can fly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "IV" by The Faerie & The Childe speak to the artist's fear and determination to break free from constraints and pursue their own dreams and potential. The opening lines express the fear that others may have upon witnessing the artist's talents, as they reside within themself. The metaphor of a bird in a cage represents the feeling of being held back or limited, and the artist's desire to build their own world and not let their dreams decay.


The chorus reflects the artist's apprehension of what will happen once others see what they are capable of. The artist acknowledges that they have overcome challenges and obstacles, represented by the gratitude expressed towards those who put them through hardships. This, in turn, has given them something to pursue.


The following lines suggest the artist's ability to transform chaos into peace, darkness into beauty, indicating a creative process that has always been a part of their being. The repeated phrase "Hold me down I dare you" becomes a defiant challenge to anyone who tries to restrain or confine the artist, ultimately emphasizing the fact that the artist knows they have the ability to soar and thrive.


Overall, the lyrics of "IV" convey a sense of determination, resilience, and the need to break free from limitations in order to pursue one's own artistic and creative potential.


Line by Line Meaning

This is what you fear
This is the thing that scares you


My talents are in here
My abilities lie within me


A career that is homegrown
A profession that is self-made


A bird that's in a cage
A feeling of being trapped


Musn't fly away
Must not escape


But shes built a world of her own
But I have created my own universe


My dreams will not decay, my dreams will not decay
My aspirations will not wither, my aspirations will not wither


I fear, I fear, I fear for you once you see what I can do
I am worried, I am worried, I am worried for you once you witness my abilities


Thank you for all that you put me through
I appreciate everything you made me go through


Now I have something to pursue
Now I have something to chase after


I turn madness into sanity; chaos to serenity
I transform chaos and madness into peace and order


Inside me is divinity so you can't hold me down
There is a divine essence within me, so you cannot restrain me


Darkness into beauty seems to be my art
Converting darkness into beauty appears to be my skill


Something that I've learnt to do from the start
Something I have learned to do from the beginning


Hold me down I dare you
Try to suppress me, I challenge you


It just means you know I can fly
It simply implies that you are aware I can soar




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Shaylah Pedigo

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