Mother, Father, Set Us Free
Liberation's Lullaby: Unveiling Hidden Pain in 'Mother, Father, Set Us Free'
Lyrics
For years I felt your pain
Expressing empathy for the emotional distress experienced over an extended period.
The tumor you hid was making your body turn blue
Acknowledging a hidden struggle or suffering, possibly a metaphorical "tumor" affecting the person physically.
I chose to ignore it thinking it was psychological
Choosing to overlook the apparent issue, considering it as a psychological rather than physical problem.
I made myself believe it thinking it was irreversible
Convincing oneself that the situation is not changeable or fixable, possibly due to a belief in its irreversibility.
I chose to ignore it thinking I was better off dead
Reiterating the decision to ignore the issue, expressing a sense of personal despair or hopelessness.
Your feet are skinned alive
Describing a physical ailment, possibly metaphorical, involving severe damage to the person's feet.
The smile you hold
Highlighting a deceptive smile, suggesting that outward appearances may not reflect internal struggles.
Is nothing but a precious lie
Characterizing the smile as a falsehood, emphasizing the depth of the internal pain.
I chose to ignore thinking it was psychological
Continuing to ignore the issue, maintaining the belief that it is rooted in psychological rather than physical causes.
I made myself believe it thinking I was irreversible
Reaffirming the self-deception, considering the situation as irreversible and unchangeable.
I chose to ignore it thinking I was better off dead
Persisting in the choice to ignore the problem, suggesting a persistent feeling of hopelessness.
For years I felt your pain
Repeating the sentiment from the beginning, emphasizing the enduring nature of the empathetic connection.
For years
Highlighting the prolonged duration of understanding and sharing in the pain.
Mother, sister
Mentioning family relationships, invoking the mother, sister, and father, possibly addressing familial struggles.
Father of mine; tonight
Expressing a moment in time, suggesting a specific occasion or event related to the shared pain.
For years I felt your pain
Reiterating the enduring connection to the pain over the years.
Mommy, look into my eyes
Directly addressing the mother, seeking acknowledgment or understanding through eye contact.
For years I felt your pain
Reiterating the enduring connection to the pain, emphasizing the extended period of shared experience.
Tonight, tonight's the night I set you free
Declaring a significant moment of liberation or release, indicating an intention to set the person free from their pain.
For years I felt your pain
Reaffirming the enduring empathy and connection to the pain over an extended period.
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