Howl
Breaking Free: The Unleashed Spirit in 'Howl' by The MarshALS
Lyrics
Oh find out how to reach out the first level down and get in the cage,
Desire to explore deeper emotions or situations, symbolized by "the first level down" and breaking free from constraints ("get in the cage").
And see how good it's to finally have a place on stage,
The satisfaction of finally being recognized or accepted ("have a place on stage") after a struggle.
Not to feel superior and you maybe simple minded,
Rejecting feelings of superiority and embracing simplicity; questioning the act of submitting to external pressures.
Will you stop bowing down to all this and maybe let me howl yeah.
Challenging the status quo, asking for freedom ("let me howl") from conformity or subservience.
Let me howl…
Reiteration of the plea to express oneself freely ("Let me howl").
Going around in circles, still waiting at the door,
Feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle, waiting for an opportunity ("at the door") that hasn't arrived yet.
A strong headwind coming on, and nowhere else to go,
Facing challenges with no clear direction to move forward ("strong headwind") and feeling trapped.
We have nothing, so leave them out and play,
Suggesting a disregard for material possessions or societal expectations in favor of artistic expression ("leave them out and play").
And how long will it take to convince you to stay…
Questioning the time it takes to persuade someone to remain or participate.
You take another round, with a slap on your face
Repeated instances of enduring hardship or challenges ("take another round") with apparent disrespect or mistreatment ("slap on your face").
(Sure) you want to reach out for this…
An ironic or skeptical tone towards the desirability of a particular situation or opportunity.
Oh please take another round, ain't no smile on our faces
Emphasizing a lack of joy or happiness ("ain't no smile") despite persistence.
No more time to talk back my dear, let me howl.
An urgent plea to stop wasting time on futile conversations and to express oneself freely ("let me howl").
About an hour later then you asking for a friend
Referencing a delayed realization or understanding ("an hour later") and seeking assistance ("asking for a friend") in a perilous situation ("alligator down the jail").
To catch the alligator standing out, down the jail,
Describing a dangerous or risky scenario where a challenge is evident ("alligator") and someone might be trapped ("down the jail").
As you start your showing off, the gator starts to growl,
Warning against showing off or provoking a risky situation, indicated by the alligator's reaction to such behavior.
As we all tried to warn, you'd better let me howl...
A repeated plea for freedom or expression ("let me howl") despite warnings and the impending danger.
You take another round, with a slap on your face
Repetition of enduring difficulties and disrespect ("take another round") despite a desire for something better.
(Sure) you want to reach out for this…
Similar skeptical or ironic tone towards a situation, questioning its desirability.
Oh please take another round, ain't no smile on our faces
Highlighting the absence of joy or positivity despite persistence or effort.
No more time to talk back my dear,
Ending the conversation or rejecting further discussion due to a lack of time or patience.
Let me howl yeah, now you're gonna get out for good.
A final plea for freedom or self-expression ("Let me howl") indicating a desire for liberation.
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