When Somebody Knows You That Well
Unveiling Life's Truths: When Somebody Knows You That Well
Lyrics
Tommy's daddy kept a six pack in the fridge
Tommy's father kept a six-pack in the fridge.
We thought we were old enough to do what daddy's did.
They believed they were old enough to emulate their fathers.
It didn't take us long to go from drunk to really sick
They quickly progressed from being drunk to severely ill.
When I walked in my house I stumbled just a bit.
The speaker, having consumed alcohol, had difficulty walking straight when entering his house.
You play it cool but its no use,
Despite acting casually, it's futile because...
Dad ain't no fool and that's the truth
The father is perceptive and not easily fooled.
Chewing gum won't cover up that smell
Chewing gum cannot conceal the scent of alcohol.
You can't hide one single thought
No individual thought can be hidden.
If you try you'll just get caught
Attempting to conceal thoughts will lead to exposure.
When somebody knows you that well.
Being known well by someone means they can see through pretenses.
We lost daddy in 1999
Their father passed away in 1999.
I took care of everybody's pain, except for mine,
The speaker helped others cope with pain but neglected his own.
Then one night my wife took my face in her hands
His wife encouraged him to express grief for his father.
She said, â??I think its time you cry for your old man."
The wife urged the speaker to cry for his late father.
You play it cool but its no use
Acting composed is ineffective because...
She ain't no fool and that's the truth
The wife is perceptive and knows the truth.
and my tear drops finally fell,
Tears finally fell, expressing suppressed emotions.
You can't hide one single thought
No individual thought can be hidden.
If you try you'll just get caught
Attempting to conceal thoughts will lead to exposure.
When somebody knows you that well.
Being known well by someone means they can see through pretenses.
I could probably do more to help my fellow man,
The speaker acknowledges he could do more for others.
But life gets busy and I hope God understands
Life's busyness is a reason for not doing more.
Someday when I get time, I'll do more than my share,
The speaker plans to contribute more when time allows.
Funny how I'm thinkin' it sittin' in my easy chair,
Ironically, the realization occurs while relaxing.
You play it cool but its no use,
Acting composed is ineffective because...
God ain't no fool and that's the truth,
God is perceptive and knows the truth.
And he won't let you fool yourself,
God prevents self-deception.
You can't hide one single thought,
No individual thought can be hidden.
If you try you'll just get caught
Attempting to conceal thoughts will lead to exposure.
When somebody knows you that well.
Being known well by someone means they can see through pretenses.
When somebody knows you that well
Reiteration of the theme that true understanding comes when someone knows you well.
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