Saturday, August 2, 2008

My Body is a Cage - Arcade Fire

This is such an incredibly song. I am not really a huge Arcade Fire fan but this song is amazing. If you respect music, or even poetry for that matter, I have no doubt you will love this song. This video isn't an official video but I found it to be very moving and I liked it the best out of everything I saw so, deal with it. In addition to the video, I am posting the lyrics because they are so chillingly beautiful.

My body is a cage
That keeps me from dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
My body is a cage
That keeps me from dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key

I’m standing on the stage
Of fear and self-doubt
It’s a hollow play
But they’ll clap anyway

I’m living in an age
That calls darkness light
Though my language is dead
Still the shapes fill my head

I’m living in an age
Whose name I don’t know
Though the fear keeps me moving
Still my heart beats so slow

My body is a cage
We take what we’re given
Just because you’ve forgotten
Doesn’t mean you’re forgiven

I’m living in an age
Still turning in the night
But when I get to the doorway
There’s no one in sight

I’m living in an age
Realizing I’m dancing
With the one I love
But my mind holds the key

Still next to me
My mind holds the key
Set my spirit free


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