Dad's Song
Defying Expectations: Unraveling the Meaning Behind Dad's Song
Lyrics
It's hard to smile
Expressing difficulty in maintaining a positive demeanor.
When all you catch is shit and slight
Feeling overwhelmed by criticism and disrespect.
And the bastards grind you down
Facing challenges and pressures that wear a person down.
This is no life
Reflection on a life that feels unsatisfactory.
To be served up hand to mouth
Living in a situation of constant struggle and survival.
And expect it with a smile
Enduring hardships while maintaining a positive facade.
So what is right?
Questioning the definition of what is morally right.
Being scorned for what you've been told
Dealing with criticism for following given instructions or beliefs.
Or standing up to make a change?
Contemplating the choice between enduring scorn and instigating change.
And if I'm wrong, you all just carry on
If the speaker is mistaken, encouraging others to continue without them.
I'll send myself on my way
Willingness to leave or detach if proven wrong.
After all this is what you've come to expect
Acknowledging and meeting the expectations others have of the speaker.
We watched our fathers stick out their necks
Observing previous generations taking risks and facing consequences.
Is this all?
Questioning the fulfillment of life, possibly filled with regrets.
A life of regrets
Reflecting on a life marked by disappointment and sorrow.
We were warned: make your own path
Recalling advice to create one's path and adhere to it.
And take it
Emphasizing the importance of actively pursuing the chosen path.
All the while, all we got are aches and pains
Highlighting the physical and emotional toll of the journey.
And the boss is sitting back
The authority figure is indifferent while others suffer.
You spend your life following protocol
Following established rules and procedures throughout life.
But in the end there is no friend
Realizing that, in the end, there is no genuine companionship.
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