Blind Man
Blind Man's Lament: A Heartfelt Journey of Absence and Resilience
Lyrics
I was only 5 when you said goodbye
I experienced parental separation at the age of 5.
A daddy’s supposed to teach you how to bait a hook and drive
A father is traditionally responsible for teaching life skills, but this guidance was absent.
Lookin back now I’d say I turned out just fine
Reflecting on life, the speaker feels they have grown up well despite the absence of paternal guidance.
And if you ask today I ain’t gonna lie
The speaker asserts that they won't deny the impact of the absence if asked today.
What I needed most was never there
The speaker expresses a lack of essential support throughout their life.
You were always my midnight bedside prayer
The absent father was a consistent presence in the speaker's thoughts, especially during difficult times.
The little boy and me could never understand
The speaker and their younger self struggled to comprehend why their mother had to take on the role of both parents.
Why momma had to fill the shoes of my old man
Highlighting the mother's role in filling the void left by the absent father.
Couldn’t you see we needed a helping hand
The plea for understanding and assistance, emphasizing the family's need for support.
Why you Gotta be so blind man
The repeated question directed at the absent father, questioning his obliviousness to their needs.
Mama played catch n cooked and took me down them dirt roads
Description of maternal efforts in playing catch, cooking, and guiding through life.
She taught me how to hold my ground and keep my head up high
Mother's teachings on resilience and maintaining self-esteem.
She made sure her boys knew there was no place like home
Mother's emphasis on the importance of home and family for her sons.
And if you ask me today I ain’t gonna lie
Confirmation that the positive impact of the mother's influence is acknowledged.
What I needed most was never there
Reiteration of the absence of crucial support throughout the speaker's life.
You were always my midnight bedside prayer
Continued reliance on the absent father during difficult moments, expressed through prayer.
The little boy and me could never understand
The speaker's younger self struggling to comprehend the mother's dual role.
Why momma had to fill the shoes of my old man
Emphasis on the mother stepping into the father's shoes for the speaker's well-being.
Couldn’t you see we needed a helping hand
A plea for recognition of the family's need for assistance and understanding.
Why you Gotta be so blind man
Repetition of the questioning directed at the absent father, emphasizing his lack of awareness.
What I needed most was never there
Reiteration of the ongoing absence of vital support throughout the speaker's life.
You were always my midnight bedside prayer
Continued reliance on the absent father during challenging moments, expressed through prayer.
The little boy and me could never understand
The younger self and the speaker struggling to comprehend the mother's role in the absence of the father.
Why momma had to fill the shoes of my old man
Emphasizing the mother's pivotal role in filling the void left by the absent father.
Couldn’t you see we needed a helping hand
Reiteration of the plea for recognition of the family's need for assistance and understanding.
Why you Gotta be so blind man
Final repetition of the question expressing frustration at the absent father's lack of perception.
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