- Tied-to-the-Stake-0.mp3
- Tied-to-the-Stake-0.mp4
- Tied-to-the-Stake-I.mp3
- Tied-to-the-Stake-I.mp4
- Tied-to-the-Stake-intro.mp3
[Refrain]
How much can I take
(Tied to the stake)
’til widow’s at wake
(Tied to the stake)
[Bridge]
Trapped (in a difficult situation)
Trapped (inevitable’s inescapable)
[Refrain]
How much can I take
(Tied to the stake)
’til widow’s at wake
(Tied to the stake)
[Bridge]
Trapped (in a difficult situation)
Trapped (inevitable’s inescapable )
[Verse]
Intense pressure,
Scrutiny — consequences
No more leisure
Gluttony… come to our senses
[Refrain]
How much can I take
(Tied to the stake)
’til widow’s at wake
(Tied to the stake)
[Bridge]
Trapped (in a difficult situation)
Trapped (inevitable’s inescapable )
[Outro]
How much can I take
(Tied to the stake)
’til widow’s at wake
(Tied to the stake)
ABOUT THE SONG
The phrase “tied to the stake” originates from historical practices where individuals were physically bound to a wooden stake, often as a form of punishment or execution, such as being burned at the stake. In a figurative sense, it means being trapped in a difficult or inescapable situation, facing intense pressure, scrutiny, or consequences without the ability to escape or change one’s circumstances.
Common Uses and Meanings:
- Feeling trapped or helpless:
- “I feel like I’m tied to the stake at this job with no way out.”
- Facing inevitable judgment or punishment:
- “With all the evidence against him, he’s practically tied to the stake.”
- Being under intense pressure or attack:
- “The politician was tied to the stake by the media after the scandal broke.”
Essentially, the phrase conveys a sense of being powerless or at the mercy of external forces, often with an implication of suffering or sacrifice. Has humanity tied itself to the stake with what’s at stake? Can we change in time for climate change?