Conversation
Facing Truth: A Father's Struggle Revealed in 'Conversation'
Lyrics
Conversation with the child who once believed in you
Reflecting on a conversation with the younger version of oneself who once had unwavering belief and trust in the person.
How does one explain to him what it is you do
Questioning how to explain one's actions and choices to that younger self.
He says daddy daddy please tell me its not true
The child expressing disbelief and pleading with the parent to deny negative things said about them.
What all the people are saying....saying about you
Referring to the negative comments and rumors circulating about the person.
There comes a time when one must face the life that you have led
Acknowledging the necessity to confront the life one has lived.
That is a hard thing to do when lies is all that has been said
Highlighting the difficulty in facing life when surrounded by lies and falsehoods.
And the blameless eyes of an innocent youth
Describing the innocent and blameless eyes of a child seeking the truth.
Is begging for you to tell the truth
The child urging the person to tell the truth.
It´s such a hard way to learn.....hard way to learn
Emphasizing the challenging nature of learning from such a difficult experience.
This moment of truth will hurt for life
Referring to a crucial moment of truth that will have a lasting impact.
Don´t need to tell you that ain´t right
Stating that the situation is inherently wrong and doesn't need further explanation.
Come now little boy don´t you cry
Comforting the child within, advising not to cry despite the painful truth.
´Cause the child in you is still alive
Acknowledging the enduring presence of the childlike innocence within oneself.
Conversation with the child who once believed in you
Repeating the scenario of conversing with the younger, believing self.
How does one explain to him what it is you do
Reiterating the challenge of explaining one's actions to the younger self.
He says daddy daddy please tell me it´s not true
Repeating the child's plea for the parent to deny the negative rumors.
What all the people are saying....saying about you
Repeating the reference to negative things being said about the person.
There comes a time in this child´s life when the boy becomes a man
Highlighting a transitional phase in life when a boy matures into a man.
So many things from his past he now can understand
Expressing the newfound understanding that comes with growing up.
Like all the times when dad would leave and be gone for so long
Recalling instances of the father's prolonged absence and the child's previous unawareness.
And he thought everything was all right
Reflecting the child's initial perception that everything was fine during the father's absence.
And he thought everything was all right
Repeating the child's belief that everything was alright during the father's absence.
This moment of truth will hurt for life
Reiterating the lasting impact of a crucial moment of truth.
Don´t need to tell you that ain´t right
Reiterating the inherent wrongness of the situation.
Come now little boy don´t you cry
Repeating the comforting words to the inner child, advising against crying.
´Cause the child in you is still alive
Reaffirming the presence of the childlike innocence within oneself.
This moment of truth will hurt for life
Repeating the idea of a truth that will hurt for a lifetime.
Don´t need to tell you that ain´t right
Reiterating that the situation is inherently wrong and doesn't need further explanation.
Come now little boy don´t you cry
Repeating the comforting words to the inner child, advising against crying.
Cause the child in you is still alive
Reaffirming the enduring presence of the childlike innocence within oneself.
Such a hard way to learn.......(repeat)
Highlighting again the difficulty of learning from such a challenging experience.
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