Family Name
Legacy of Silence: Unveiling the Layers of Family Names
Lyrics
There were some things he didn't get as a kid
Reflecting on things the speaker didn't understand during childhood.
But thank Jehovah that he never turned to criminal shit
Grateful to Jehovah for not turning to a life of crime despite challenges.
But if its all the same
Expressing a desire for something to blame for life's difficulties.
Wish he had something to blame
Wishing for a scapegoat or justification for struggles.
There were some lessons that never quite stuck
Some life lessons didn't fully resonate with the speaker.
But I was sweet and I was quiet so you counted your luck
Being a well-behaved and pleasant individual was a stroke of luck.
That I never brought you shame
Gratitude for not bringing shame to the family name.
Upon the family name
Emphasizing the importance of the family name.
The family name
Reiteration of the significance of the family name.
Just stating the obvious, goddamn
Acknowledging and emphasizing the obvious truths.
I was a mess of a kid
Admitting to being a troubled child.
But on a Sunday
On Sundays, the speaker adhered to the values instilled during upbringing.
I was who I was raised to be
Remaining true to the upbringing and identity on Sundays.
Close your eyes, fold your hands
Instructions to conform to religious practices.
Stay in your seat
Encouraging discipline and obedience.
Learned how to play the guitar
Learning guitar as an easy skill.
'Cuz it was easy for me
Choosing activities that are effortless for the speaker.
And the cutest way to waste my time
Indulging in activities as a way to pass time.
'Cuz you need something to take it away
Using something pleasant to distract from feeling strange.
When you feel weird all day
Coping with an undefined uneasiness.
And you're not sure why
Expressing uncertainty about feeling strange.
There were some things he didn't get as a kid
Repetition of not understanding certain things in childhood.
But thank Jehovah that he never turned to criminal shit
Gratitude to Jehovah again for avoiding a criminal path.
But if its all the same
Desiring something external to blame for life's challenges.
Wish he had something to blame
Wishing for a convenient scapegoat for difficulties.
There were some lessons that never quite stuck
Some life lessons didn't fully register with the speaker.
But I was sweet and I was quiet so you counted your luck
Luckily being sweet and quiet prevented bringing shame to the family.
That I never brought you shame
Gratitude for not tarnishing the family name.
Upon the family name
Emphasizing the importance of the family name once again.
The family name
Reiteration of the significance of the family name.
There were some things I didn't get as a kid
Reflecting on things not understood during the speaker's childhood.
I was a tender age
Describing the speaker as a young and flawless individual.
And relatively perfect
Highlighting the speaker's perfection during a tender age.
But my face is a stage
The speaker's facial expressions are like a performance.
And I'm behind the curtain
Operating behind a facade, controlling situations like a magician.
Pulling all the strings like magicians do
Metaphorically pulling strings to manipulate circumstances.
Yeah, I cheated in school and you never knew
Admitting to cheating in school without being caught.
But its too late now
Realizing the irrelevance of past actions now.
None of that counts
Disregarding past transgressions as inconsequential.
And now I'm rattin' me out
Taking responsibility for one's actions in the present.
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