Cages

© 2018 Mark Cote

how it starts
is different for some
can it's wrath
really be won

the need to belong
the need to fit in
start building the bars
our cages are in

(chorus) red light green light
                  isn't easy to know
                  the stages of cages
                  wherever you go
                  sunlight
                  midnight won't make a sound
                  cages creep up
                  when you're feeling down

monkey on your back
talking to you
saying that this
makes you shiny and new

the clouded eyes
that once were clear
had no doubts
now live in fear

(chorus)

know right from wrong
be proud to stand tall
or the cages
will consume us all

follow your heart
not follow the crowd
and the choice you make
will make you feel proud

(chorus)