Lyrics
Quickened by the lightning you were
The speaker experienced an intense emotional reaction, possibly shock or surprise, represented by "lightning," upon your quickened arrival.
I was there before your birth
The speaker existed before your birth, indicating a pre-existing connection or involvement in your life.
I was there to wipe away your first tear
The speaker was present to offer comfort by wiping away your first tear during a difficult moment in the world.
When this tragic world turned worse
Despite the speaker's efforts, the world became more tragic, possibly referring to challenges or hardships.
I watched the sunrise in your newborn eyes
The speaker observed the beauty of a new day in your eyes at birth, but there was no emotional response ("you didn't flicker").
But you didn't flicker, you just swallowed thicker
Despite witnessing the sunrise, you showed no vulnerability ("swallowed thicker") and remained emotionally distant.
I nourished you from inside out
The speaker nourished and cared for you from within during pregnancy.
Until you got your talons out
Once born, you developed claws or a harsh exterior ("talons out"), suggesting a transformation or change in behavior.
My blood, my blood
The repetition of "my blood" emphasizes the strong familial connection and shared heritage.
What am I gonna do with you?
The speaker expresses uncertainty about how to handle you, indicating a sense of responsibility or concern.
Who are you hurting now?
The speaker questions who you are hurting at present, suggesting a negative impact on others.
To keep your path
You constructed your life with anger or intense emotion ("wrath") to maintain your chosen path.
You built with wrath
The path you forged is on tainted or damaged ground, possibly reflecting a challenging environment.
On spoiled ground
Your actions are leading towards condemnation or a negative outcome ("Damnation bound").
Damnation bound
The speaker questions what happens next, highlighting a sense of uncertainty or concern for the future.
What now? What…now?
Repetition of "What now?" intensifies the speaker's feelings of uncertainty and anxiety about the situation.
Ooh, heavy on my heart when you were placed upon my chest
The weight on the speaker's heart is emphasized when you were placed on their chest, with the mention of "cursed, not blessed" indicating a burden.
Soft curls caressed; cursed, not blessed
Your physical appearance, represented by "soft curls," contrasts with the negative connotation of being cursed rather than blessed.
You're not your father in disguise
You are not your father but have taken something precious from the speaker ("stolen mine own eyes"), possibly referring to a loss of trust or betrayal.
But you have stolen mine own eyes
The speaker acknowledges your ability to perceive and understand, using the stolen eyes metaphorically.
To see, to be
The speaker questions your current state and existence in a specific location ("Right where you be").
Right where you be
The repetition of "What am I gonna do with you?" reflects the ongoing struggle and uncertainty the speaker faces regarding your actions.
What am I gonna do with you?
The speaker repeats the question, expressing continued uncertainty and concern about the future and how to handle the situation.
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