The album "From the Wreckage" glows with a rootsy golden tone that encompasses everything from indie-folk, to alt-country, to blues-rock to Southern psychedelia. The raucous first single “With Your Two Hands” sounds like it could have been written during an impromptu back-porch jam session.
You've Got Time
The Wind and the Wave Lyrics
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Trapped, trapped, trapped 'till the cage is full
The cage is full
Stay awake
In the dark, count mistakes
The light was off but now it's on
Searching in the ground for a bitter song
The sun is out, the day is new
And you've got time
And you've got time
Think of all the roads
Think of all their crossings
Taking steps is easy
Standing still is hard
Remember all their faces
Remember all their voices
Everything is different
The second time around
The animals, the animals
Trapped, trapped, trapped 'till the cage is full
The cage is full
Stay awake
In the dark, count mistakes
The light was off but now it's on
Searching in the ground for a bitter song
The sun is out, the day is new
And everyone is waiting, waiting on you
And you've got time
And you've got time
And you've got time
The lyrics to The Wind and the Wave’s song You’ve Got Time seem to touch on themes of confinement, self-reflection, and the importance of taking action when you have the opportunity to do so. The repeated verse, “The animals, the animals/Trapped, trapped, trapped ‘till the cage is full” can be interpreted in a number of ways, but perhaps most obviously as a metaphor for feeling trapped or confined in your life or circumstances. The idea of staying awake and counting mistakes implies a sense of introspection and self-awareness, as well as a desire to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again.
As the song progresses, it takes on a more optimistic tone, with the lines “The sun is out, the day is new/And everyone is waiting, waiting on you/And you’ve got time/And you’ve got time.” These lyrics suggest a sense of possibility, and perhaps even urgency, as if the listener is being encouraged to seize the moment and make the most of their time.
Overall, the song seems to be about the tricky balance between feeling trapped or constrained by circumstance, and taking action to make changes in one’s life. It also speaks to the idea that it’s easy to stand still and do nothing, but more difficult to take the sometimes scary steps that are necessary to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The animals, the animals
Humans are like trapped animals
Trapped, trapped, trapped 'till the cage is full
We are trapped until we are overwhelmed by problems from which we cannot escape
The cage is full
Our problems make us feel trapped like animals in a cage
Stay awake
Stay alert and aware of your surroundings
In the dark, count mistakes
When things feel uncertain, reflect on your past decisions
The light was off but now it's on
A new opportunity has presented itself
Searching in the ground for a bitter song
Looking for something to complain about or feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions
The sun is out, the day is new
A new day brings new opportunities and a fresh start
And everyone is waiting, waiting on you
Others are relying on you to take action and make a difference
And you've got time
There is still time to make a change or start something new
Think of all the roads
Reflect on all the paths you can take
Think of all their crossings
Think of all the decisions you'll have to make along the way
Taking steps is easy
It's easy to start making progress
Standing still is hard
It's difficult to remain stagnant and not make progress
Remember all their faces
Remember the people who have helped you or impacted your life
Remember all their voices
Remember the advice they've given or what they've taught you
Everything is different
Things will never be exactly the same as they were before
The second time around
When you encounter similar situations, you can approach them differently and use what you've learned in the past
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KeirstenStarshineMusic
Amazing 😍
Cynthis Knight
This song/video combination is awesome! Thank you!
huyked
Hi ya both, great to see a new video uploaded. Anyhow, I love, Love, LOVE your "From the Wreckage" album! I'm always giving it a listen. I'm so glad I found out about your music!
Anyhow, interesting video and song, that helps to promote these poor animals. We have time, but they may not. Always good to see people helping a cause.
Veronica
This literally made me crryy.. I would take them all if I could ;D
Jarid Neff
OMD (oh my dog) that was incredible.....now go downloard or buy the cd, get to the shelter and adopt.....then go home and listern to Regina's cds and play with your new best friend!!
kaden marie
this is my favorite thing omg
arely part
Orange is the new black withdrawals 😩
ALLYSEDITING
OITNB my favourite thing everrrrrrr!!!!!!
ridhima jain
this is the track played in orange is the new black