I first heard this song on an episode of "House" last year, but for the life me I could not find who sang it. And since it doesn't sound like the classic Peter Gabriel voice we grew up with, I did not recognize his voice. But now I have discovered it and want to share it with you.
Here is the Peter Gabriel version during the "House" episode. It will not let me embed the video so click here to watch.
Well, you know how I love multiple versions of the same song...Here is Arcade Fire's version. Edited with one of my childhood favorite movies "Once Upon a Time in the West" (Charles Bronson was da bomb!) One of the best Saturday Matinee movies on television, with the coolest twist ending. (Movie spoiler if you've never seen it.)
Lyrics to "My Body Is a Cage" by Peter Gabriel
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
I'm standing on a stage
Of fear and self-doubt
It's a hollow play
But they'll clap anyway
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
I'm living in an age
That calls darkness light
Though my language is dead
Still the shapes fill my head
I'm living in an age
Whose name I don't know
Though the fear keeps me moving
Still my heart beats so slow
My body is a cage that keeps me
From dancing with the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
My body is a
My body is a cage
We take what we're given
Just because you've forgotten
That don't mean you're forgiven
I'm living in an age
That screams my name at night
But when I get to the doorway
There's no one in sight
I'm living in an age
That laughs
When I'm dancing
With the one I love
But my mind holds the key
You're standing next to me
My mind holds the key
Set my spirit free
Set my spirit free
Set my body free
Set my body free
Set my spirit free
Set my body free
