Lyrics
What a friend what a pal
Expressing admiration for the person as a friend and companion.
Only now I can see
Realizing the significance of the relationship only now.
How you dreamed and you planned all for me
Acknowledging the dreams and plans made for the speaker by the person.
I never knew what a mother goes through
Reflecting on not understanding the challenges and sacrifices of motherhood.
There's nothing that you didn't do
Recognizing the extent of the person's efforts and selflessness.
Pal of my cradle days
Referring to the person as a companion since the speaker's infancy.
I've needed you always
Expressing a continuous need for the person's presence and support.
Since I was a baby
Highlighting the enduring connection since the speaker's babyhood.
Upon your knee
Recalling moments spent with the person during childhood.
You sacrificed everything for me
Acknowledging the sacrifices made by the person for the speaker's benefit.
I stole the gold from your hair
Metaphorically referring to taking away the person's youth or vitality.
I put the silver threads down
Symbolically representing aging by turning the person's hair silver.
I don't know anyway
Expressing uncertainty about how to reciprocate the person's sacrifices.
I could ever repay
Feeling indebted for the person's enduring care and support.
Pal of my cradle days
Reiterating the lasting connection with the person from infancy.
Dearest friend, latest pal
Addressing the person as a dear friend and companion.
It was me who caused you
Taking responsibility for causing the person's sorrows and heartaches.
Every sorrow and heartache you knew
Expressing remorse for the difficulties caused to the person.
Your face so fair
Noting the impact of time and challenges on the person's appearance.
I have wrinkled with care
Acknowledging the physical toll on the person's face due to care and worry.
I placed ever line that is there
Suggesting responsibility for every line (wrinkle) on the person's face.
Pal of my cradle days
Reiterating the enduring connection since the speaker's infancy.
I've needed you always
Expressing ongoing need for the person's presence and support.
Since I was a baby upon your knee
Recalling moments spent with the person during childhood (repeated theme).
You sacrificed everything for me
Reaffirming the sacrifices made by the person for the speaker's benefit.
I stole the gold from your hair
Metaphorically referring to taking away the person's youth or vitality (repeated theme).
I put the silver threads down
Symbolically representing aging by turning the person's hair silver (repeated theme).
I don't know anyway could ever repay
Expressing uncertainty about how to reciprocate the person's sacrifices (repeated theme).
Pal of my cradle days.
Reiterating the lasting connection with the person from infancy (repeated theme).
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