Lyrics
We believed in love when love wasn't an option
We held onto the belief in love even when it seemed unlikely or unavailable.
She wanted to give birth
The speaker's partner desired to experience childbirth.
I wanted adoption
The speaker preferred adoption as an alternative to giving birth.
After days and days of conversation
After extensive discussions, a decision was made.
We decided to go with fertilization
The choice was to undergo fertilization.
Then came baby showers and Lamaze classes
Subsequent events included celebrations and childbirth preparation classes.
2AM phonecalls 1 Minute contractions
The challenges of labor, including late-night calls and contractions, were experienced.
But then they whisked me away like Brigadoon
The speaker was separated abruptly, similar to the fictional disappearing town of Brigadoon.
No domestic partners in the delivery room
The partner couldn't be present in the delivery room due to legal or social restrictions.
But if I was a superhero I would break free
The speaker expresses a desire to break free if they were a superhero.
Wouldn't need anyone to come and save me
Independence is preferred, not relying on others for rescue.
And you couldn't make me feel like I'm crazy
The speaker refuses to be manipulated into feeling insane.
I would see my baby
The wish is to see the newborn child.
If I was a superhero I would break free
Reiteration of the desire for liberation as a superhero.
And I wouldn't be imprisoned where ever you take me
Resistance against being confined by external influences.
I would change everyone who's trying to change me
Rejecting attempts to change the speaker, wishing to stay true to oneself.
I would see my baby
Emphasis on wanting to be with the child.
Life in an occupied land is hard
Life in an occupied territory is challenging.
We pushed harder
Despite difficulties, the speaker and partner persevered.
Soon to be a mom
The speaker is about to become a mother.
Him to be a father
The partner is becoming a father.
Boys with guns at the checkpoint in Rafah
A checkpoint incident involving armed individuals.
Wouldn't let me pass
Obstruction at the checkpoint prevents passage.
When I said 'I need a doctor!'
The speaker requests medical assistance.
I don't know the source of the passport errors
Uncertainty about the cause of passport issues.
Or how four hours produced a miscarriage
A miscarriage occurs after a prolonged delay.
But when it come to populations to disparage
Speculation about population discrimination, referencing Gaza.
Gaza is on the list right below gay marriage
Comparing disparagement of Gaza to prejudice against gay marriage.
There's something on my heart
The speaker has something important on their mind or heart.
There's someone on my mind
Someone occupies the speaker's thoughts.
I never would have thought
The speaker is surprised by the intensity of their anger.
That I could be so angry
Despite the anger, a plea for patience is made.
But please give me the patience
Expressing a need for patience once again.
Please give me the patience
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