Lyrics
Like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Expressing a need to break free or rebel, similar to the biblical prodigal daughter who left and returned.
Eclipsed in shadow, I wanted the sun
Feeling overshadowed and desiring a brighter, more positive existence.
My mother called me crying, said
Reference to the speaker's mother expressing concern about the speaker's life choices.
"What you doing with your life? And
Mother questioning the speaker's life decisions and choices.
Come back home before your soul is gone"
Emphasizing the urgency of returning home before losing oneself.
But like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Reiterating the desire to run and explore, echoing the prodigal daughter metaphor.
Like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Repetition of the theme, reinforcing the speaker's need to run and escape.
I stare at the ceiling, I sleep on the floor
Describing a difficult or uncomfortable living situation, but a sense of anticipation for better things.
But I got a feeling I'm headed for more
Despite challenges, the speaker senses a promising future.
And did I sell my soul?
Raising the question of whether the speaker compromised their values for personal gain.
17 years old
Reflecting on a young age (17) and potential involvement in questionable activities for monetary gain.
Money that I stole
Acknowledging involvement in illicit activities like stealing.
But like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Reiterating the theme of needing to run and escape, paralleling the prodigal daughter's story.
My mother called me crying, said
Recapitulating the mother's concern about the speaker's life choices.
"What you doing with your life?
Continuation of the mother's questioning and urging the speaker to return home.
And come back home before your heart is gone"
Highlighting the importance of returning home before emotional damage occurs.
But like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Reaffirming the speaker's inclination to run and avoid returning home.
Like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Repetition of the desire to run, emphasizing internal conflict.
I'll say prayers to Mary
Expressing a willingness to seek forgiveness through prayers to Mary.
And I'll repent for wrong I've done
Expressing remorse and a desire to make amends for past mistakes.
Don't stay up scared for me
Assuring others not to worry about the speaker, as the need to run is essential.
'Cause I needed to run
Reiterating the speaker's compulsion to run, regardless of concerns.
'Cause I needed to run
Repetition emphasizing the internal drive to escape and explore.
But mother called me crying, said
Restating the mother's concern about the speaker's life choices.
"Why you doing nothing with your life?
Mother questioning the speaker's lack of progress in life and urging a return home.
And come back home before your soul is gone"
Emphasizing the importance of returning home before losing one's essence.
But like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Reiterating the speaker's inner conflict, torn between the desire to run and the mother's plea to return.
Like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Repetition underscoring the speaker's strong inclination to run away.
But like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Repetition reinforcing the speaker's need to escape, mirroring the prodigal daughter's journey.
Like the prodigal daughter, I needed to run
Final affirmation of the speaker's intense urge to run and break away.
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