Lyrics
“You’re cute, you’re kind”
Expressing positive qualities in the subject, possibly in a manipulative or deceiving manner.
They never mind how old am I
People do not consider or care about the speaker's age.
“You’re sweet, smile for me”
Requesting a smile, a superficial gesture, with a hidden desire for compliance.
All I wanted was to be free
The speaker's ultimate desire was freedom.
Complements whistles and jokes made me choke
Positive comments, whistles, and jokes from others caused the speaker distress.
The fault wasn’t mine but the guilt made me cry
The speaker carries guilt despite not being at fault, leading to tears.
I was only a kid when it started
The speaker reflects on being a victim as a child.
Fourteen years I was fighting
A 14-year-long struggle or fight against some form of adversity.
Scared to be alone I couldn’t let it go
Fear of solitude prevents the speaker from moving on.
Boxing gloves came along
Boxing gloves symbolize a means of protection or defense adopted by the speaker.
Self defense was my hope
Self-defense becomes a source of hope for the speaker.
To forgive is okay
Expressing acceptance of forgiveness as a positive step.
But to look him in the eye I’m afraid
Fear of confronting the perpetrator directly.
Complements Whistles and jokes made me choke
Reiteration of the negative impact of compliments, whistles, and jokes on the speaker.
The fault wasn’t mine but the guilt made me cry
Guilt persists despite the speaker not being responsible.
I was only a kid when it started
Reiteration of being a victim as a child, emphasizing the vulnerability of youth.
Fourteen years I was fighting
Continued struggle and resilience over a 14-year period.
Scared to be alone I couldn’t let it go
The fear of being alone still lingers, hindering the speaker's ability to let go.
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