Overall
Reflecting Parenthood: Navigating Life's Challenges Together
Lyrics
Overall, I think we did a good job
The speaker believes they did a commendable job overall.
We did the best we could, I think we did the best we could
They acknowledge doing their best given the circumstances.
Overall, we couldn't have done much else
Considering everything, there wasn't much else they could have done.
I think we pulled it off, I always thought we pulled it off
The speaker believes they successfully accomplished something, always thought so.
I always thought we pulled if off
Reiteration of the belief in their success.
Days and nights we were a shoulder to cry on
They were emotionally supportive during difficult times.
Weren't we, weren't we?
Posing a question about their role in providing emotional support.
Smiling eyes that screamed "confide in me", that was you and me
They had comforting eyes, inviting others to confide in them.
Weren't we, weren't we?
Reiteration of being supportive and approachable.
It couldn't be our fault, we never said anything political
They didn't involve themselves in political matters.
Sure you worked late some nights
Acknowledging someone's late work nights.
I always thought you could have breast-fed him longer than you did
Personal opinion about breastfeeding duration.
(But we let him in) Not enough but I let him in
Letting someone in, albeit not fully.
Overall, I think we did a good job
Reiteration of the belief in their commendable job.
We did the best we could, I think we did the best we could
Reaffirming they did their best.
Overall, we couldn't have done much else
Expressing limitations in what they could have done.
I think we pulled it off, I always thought we pulled it off
Belief in their successful accomplishment.
I always thought we pulled if off
Reiteration of the belief in their success.
I've got my calender here he was sick back in '92
Recollection of a past event regarding someone's sickness.
The week when they had history on World War Two
Referencing a specific historical event and a personal memory.
You never should have got him that video game for Christmas
Criticism about a Christmas gift choice.
They shoot people in that game, pixled people without names
Concern about the content of a video game given as a gift.
Overall, we've always done as they say we should have
Conforming to societal expectations.
Haven't we, haven't we?
Rhetorical question confirming compliance with expectations.
We always smiled, we hid all issues away
Concealing problems behind a smiling facade.
Didn't we, didn't we?
Confirmation of hiding issues behind a smile.
You know the new receptionist at work, she's a jew
Reference to someone's religion at work.
She could visit, he could see she could be me or you
Emphasizing inclusivity and acceptance.
And bring the gay guy downstairs, he doesn't look gay at all
Challenging stereotypes about appearances and sexual orientation.
We broke something without knowing, but we did a good job overall
Realization of unintentional damage despite believing in their overall success.
Didn't we, didn't we, didn't we?
Questioning whether they did a good job despite the unintended consequences.
We always smiled, we hid all troubles away
Continued concealment of troubles behind a smile.
Didn't we, didn't we?
Confirmation of hiding issues from others.
What will the neighbours say maybe that shaved hair will grown back
Speculation about neighbors' reactions to a physical change.
Or grandma will have a heart attack
Concern about potential negative impacts on someone due to a shocking event.
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