Lyrics
Long gone is the time you and I shared days
Reflects on a past time of shared experiences between two individuals.
And long gone are the days you and I shared pain
Indicates that the days of shared pain between the two are also long gone.
He was told boys don't cry
Describes societal expectations for boys, suggesting they shouldn't cry.
And he was yelled be the best
Highlights the pressure on the individual to excel and be the best.
You know boys, boys should not be weak
Addresses the stereotype that boys should not show weakness.
Be strong, Be tough
Encourages strength and toughness in the face of challenges.
Don't Cry Don't ask why
Reiterates the expectation for boys not to cry or question difficulties.
Why no one ever saw
Questions why no one noticed the struggles of the person referred to as "that boy."
What that boy had to endure
Expresses the hidden or unnoticed challenges endured by the individual.
And long were the days
Emphasizes the length of time when alcohol served as a coping mechanism.
When drink was his shrink
Suggests that alcohol was a way for the person to alleviate emotional pain.
But no one ever saw
Highlights the lack of awareness about the person's inner struggles.
His fleeting soul
Refers to the person's soul, indicating a sense of inner turmoil or distress.
And a long, a long while ago
Indicates a significant amount of time has passed since a hopeful situation.
You left us with no hope
Addresses the departure of someone, possibly contributing to a loss of hope.
His heart wanted to be free
Expresses the individual's desire for freedom, possibly from emotional pain.
Why no one ever saw
Reiterates the unnoticed struggles faced by the person referred to as "that boy."
What that boy had to endure
Reiterates the hidden challenges endured by the individual, emphasizing the lack of awareness.
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