Old Man
Choices and Conquests: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Friska Viljor's 'Old Man'
Lyrics
Oh I don't believe that anything's decided
Expressing disbelief in predetermined outcomes or fate.
That everything can happen if we tried it
Belief that possibilities exist through effort and trying.
So I guess I've been making all these choices
Acknowledging personal responsibility for choices made.
That it's my fault, the hurting that it causes
Accepting the consequences of one's choices and the pain caused.
I've done it to my myself
Self-reflecting on actions done to oneself.
There's no one else to blame
No external blame, taking ownership of the situation.
It's really goddamn tragic
Describing the situation as extremely unfortunate or sorrowful.
But I've done it to myself
Acknowledging self-inflicted pain without external influence.
So we don't care what you tell us, old man
Disregarding advice or criticism from an older person.
'Cause that's what a heart full of lust does
Attributing decisions to emotions, particularly lust.
It can conquer anyone
Highlighting the powerful and all-encompassing nature of lust.
Oh I don't believe that anything can hold us
Expressing a belief in freedom from limitations.
Back from all the things we really want 'cause
Feeling unrestrained in pursuing desires and goals.
Everyone I see around had made it
Observing others' success and questioning personal commitment.
So I guess I don't want it enough cause I'm still here
Expressing hesitation or self-doubt in achieving goals.
I did it to my myself
Repeating the theme of self-inflicted consequences.
There's no one else to blame
No external blame, taking responsibility for the situation.
I thought it would be magic
Describing an expectation of magical results from actions.
But I did it once again
Recognizing a repeated pattern of self-inflicted consequences.
So we don't care what you tell us, old man
Ignoring advice or criticism from an older person, again.
'Cause that's what a heart full of lust does
Linking decisions to the powerful and all-encompassing nature of lust.
It can conquer anyone
Reiterating the overwhelming influence of lust on choices.
So we don't care what you tell us, old man
Repeating the disregard for advice, emphasizing independence.
'Cause that's what a heart full of lust does
Reiterating the connection between decisions and the power of lust.
It can conquer anyone
Emphasizing the universal impact of lust on anyone.
We can conquer anyone
Declaring the ability to conquer anyone, asserting confidence.
So we don't need to hear you say no more
Rejecting the need for further negative input or criticism.
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