Some people seem to think they always know what's best for you
Their little minds try to create a world to keep you still
The bolt is thrown the cage is locked you saw this don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate those people stole your will

Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario

Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore

So you just sit there stuck afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause your self more pain to face insanity
But nothing ventured nothing gained you see your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone stuck in a helpless rage

Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario

Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore

It's me
I see
Please
Let me out I'm petrified

Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario



Lyrics submitted by hyphenelle

Track duration: 05:17


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    General Comment:You Bipolar people Manic Depressives, People who've studied "Some Psychology", You don't know what you're talking about...okay this isn't about manic depression it's about a type of schizophrenia...one of my aunts has it...Ever see the movie "Me, Myself
    Flag IMaDEM0Non September 12, 2012   Link
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    Song Meaning:Here is a link to a few interview things with Shahaj, the lead singer

    listenin.org/player/…
    Flag SCo88on October 20, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i miss espn using this song during its nfl games...
    Flag all_nightmare_longon September 29, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This song is about manic depression, the lead singer has stated that once before.

    And just to let you all know, manic *DEPRESSION*, not depressant, and Bipolar disorder are the same thing. I am manic depressive. I've studied some psychiatry, and have talked with numerous psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors.
    Flag KeitaroHimuraon July 28, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Jeeze...all of these posts, and no one actually talking about their interpretation of the lyrics! I agree Ra is a great and unique band...but I wish people would have commented on the lyrics.

    I can't really put my finger on what he is trying to describe here...Here's my interpretation (probably wrong, but here goes):

    The whole thing sounds like a person realizing that they are locked into a fucked up society ran by corruption and greed, and really can't do anything about it -- this feeling overcomes the person so much that all they have left to feel is fear.

    The whole "Do you call my name" thing makes me think the person is feeling so fucked, hopeless, and afraid that they call out for someone to save them, but no one is there.

    Well, there was my go...love it or hate it..:)
    Flagged surge3on June 15, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I've only heard this song and don't really plan to pick up the album, but this song kicks some serious ass anyways!
    Flag killswitch916on March 21, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:gort, I noticed that. I thought it was pretty damn cool to link The Only One to this song.
    Flag leagus437on July 26, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:Do you guys notice he says "So you just sit there stuck afraid to risk reality" in Do you call my name, AND in The Only One?
    Flag gorton July 19, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:I wish people would ACTUALLY BUY the album instead of download the shit!
    Flag MikeMikeon April 12, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:The video for this is pretty good, you can view it on Yahoo !Launch, or download it from rafans.net
    With the new album Duality out in March, Ra are going to be rockin the world!!
    Flag FoolishFateon January 06, 2005   Link

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