Discover the story of the song > Caged Bird – Aceyalone

The protagonist of the song is expressing how some birds should not be trapped in cages and deserve to be free. Being locked up is worse than death. He lives by the words written on the page, meaning he finds guidance and inspiration from writing. He talks about his journey and experiences in life, how he laughs at pain, and how he controls his own fate. He believes in the power of music and expresses his frustration with the music industry. He encourages others to let birds fly free and not try to control or limit them. He ends by saying that he will continue to create and deliver his art, regardless of any challenges he may face.