Give Dad A Call
Yearning Conversations: Longing for Fatherly Wisdom in 'Give Dad A Call'
Lyrics
What I'd give to give him a call
Expressing a strong desire to contact the speaker's father.
Tell him 'bout Tennessee in the fall
Desiring to share experiences about Tennessee in the fall with his father.
Talk a little shop, maybe pick his brain
Expressing a wish to engage in casual conversation and seek advice.
About life and love, or the lack of rain
Reflecting on discussing profound topics like life, love, and challenges.
But sometimes I hear his voice
Noting moments when the father's voice is remembered during tough decisions.
When the chips are down and I got a choice
Highlighting the speaker's choice in difficult situations.
to keep my word, or stand my ground
Choosing between keeping promises and defending personal beliefs.
Doing all I know to make him proud
Striving to make the father proud through actions and decisions.
When the fight to keep the faith feels like a brawl
Expressing the challenge of maintaining faith in tough times.
I wish I could give dad a call
Wishing for the ability to communicate with the father during difficult moments.
Even Jesus Christ himself
Drawing a parallel to Jesus seeking support from his father (God).
Leaned on his paw when he needed help
Emphasizing the idea of relying on a paternal figure for guidance and assistance.
Lord knows I can't walk on water
Acknowledging personal limitations by referencing an inability to perform miracles.
So how much more do I need my father?
Questioning the need for paternal support given personal limitations.
To lean on
Expressing a desire to lean on the father for support.
When the waves are tall
Seeking paternal guidance when facing significant challenges.
When I come up short, though I gave my all
Acknowledging efforts made, even if falling short, and the desire for paternal understanding.
Falling face flat getting up again
Describing the experience of facing difficulties and getting back up.
When my heart's so broke it just won't mend
Expressing emotional pain that seems difficult to heal.
And the fight to keep the faith feels like a brawl
Reiterating the struggle to maintain faith and the desire for paternal connection.
I wish I could give dad a call
Expressing the recurring wish to communicate with the father in challenging times.
Oh, I'd sure like to give dad a call
Reiterating the strong desire to contact and communicate with the father.
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