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The Cave
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This is another song based on a poem my father wrote. The subject is Plato's allegory of the cave. Check out the wiki page here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_cave
Released: 26-Sep-2025
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 6.6 Mb
Plays: 9
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 9
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Commerical derivatives allowed; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
The Cave

Imagine since childhood you’ve been chained to a cave
With a fire behind you and the light that it gave
Cast shadows you knew for all practical purposes had to be true

You are just one among many that are restrained in that way
Seeing nothing but shadows in the light of day
Then by sure determination you somehow break free
From the cave and its chains and its a new world you see

Once free from the cave you see a world of light
Filled with colors and awesome marvels of delight
But most important of all you’ve discovered what’s real
And your life has changed how you think and how you feel

You’re dazzled at first but you gradually know
Your obligation to others and where you must go
But when you return your friends all agree
¥our mind is confused it is easy to see

That by leaving the cave you suffered delusions
And you would be strong for fostering confusion
So far you’ve imagined just how it might feel
To escape from the cave but what if its real

What if instead the cave was the earth  and the fire the sun in the sky
And all we see are just shadows we have no idea they’re a lie
We may think that we are free but we may actually be slaves in a world of illusion
…  we’re in our delusion

But those who break through know slavery is not freedom
And shadows aren’t really true
The origin of all thats worthwhile and right comes from
Freeing our spirit from its previous plight

You are just one among many that are restrained in that way
Seeing nothing but shadows in the light of day
Then by sure determination you somehow break free
From the cave and its chains and its a new world you see
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Comments
artist
Brilliant! A fabulous take on one of my favorite passages in Plato!
I did a take on it once many years ago, which---inspired by this---I've
gone ahead and posted. It's not as good as this though...
BRAVO!
:-)
5 days ago
Completely drawn in. Great work, love the quitar and your unique sound. Well done
Latest song: Division #19
4 days ago
artist
very nice. thanks
the holographic principle! it's the real reality.
artist
I admit I'm not as familar with the works of Plato as I should be, but I may finally be inspired to look into them thanks to this song. Very cool.
4 days ago
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