You Have to Believe That Life is More Than the Sum of its Parts, Kiddo
Unraveling the Tapestry of Motherhood: A Journey Beyond Words
Lyrics
oh sure, you can look for reasons
Reflecting on the search for reasons or explanations.
and try to be them, for a while
Suggesting an attempt to embody those reasons temporarily.
but you know you can't be her answer
Acknowledging that the listener cannot be the solution to someone else's problems.
she was never after truth
Indicating that the person in question was not seeking the truth.
will your mother still blame youif she knew all the words that she said
Raising the possibility of the listener's mother blaming them for being influenced by hurtful words.
drove you here?
Questioning whether the mother's words played a role in the listener's current state.
a half a world away
Describing a significant distance from home.
destroying your body
Highlighting self-destructive behavior as a response to emotional pain.
to get back for every word she said
Expressing a desire for retribution for each hurtful word experienced.
but it won't change the way she is
Acknowledging that seeking revenge won't change the nature of the person who caused the pain.
and it won't change a thing she did
Emphasizing that revenge won't alter the past actions of the person who caused the pain.
so calm down
Encouraging emotional composure and tranquility.
sleep now
Advising to rest and find peace in sleep.
forget all the things that she said
Suggesting the importance of letting go of the hurtful words and moving forward.
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