Mommy
Family Chronicles: Unveiling Life's Echoes through Miya Folick's 'Mommy'
Lyrics
My mother keeps secrets like a ghost
My mother is secretive, elusive, and mysterious like a ghost.
I ask her what her parents were like
I inquire about her parents, seeking information about her background.
She says that she doesn't know, I
She claims not to know details about her own parents, which the speaker finds hard to believe.
Find that hard to believe
The speaker expresses skepticism about the mother's claim of not knowing about her parents.
If someone asked me to describe her
If asked to describe the mother, the speaker would remember everything about her.
I'd recall everything
The speaker has a vivid recollection of the mother's characteristics and experiences.
Mommy liked fried chicken
The speaker provides details about the mother's preference for fried chicken.
Mommy liked to eat slow
The mother enjoyed eating slowly.
Mommy said the best part of leaving was to come home
The mother believed that the best part of leaving a place was the anticipation of returning home.
Mommy never laughed when the joke wasn't funny
The mother didn't fake laughter; she only laughed when something was genuinely funny.
Mommy gave me jars of orange blossom honey
The mother gave the speaker jars of orange blossom honey, symbolizing nurturing and sweetness.
Please tell me what makes this life mine
The speaker seeks an understanding of what defines and makes life uniquely theirs.
Maybe it is obvious
The speaker acknowledges that the answer might be apparent but asks for clarification.
But can you explain one more time?
A request for a repeated explanation, emphasizing the quest for self-identity.
If I am the kin of my kin
Reflecting on familial connections, the speaker questions the boundaries between oneself and one's parents.
Where do my parents end and where do I begin?
Exploration of the blurred lines between the speaker's identity and that of their parents.
Daddy always worked hard
Details about the father's strong work ethic.
Daddy always woke up
The father consistently woke up early, displaying discipline and routine.
Earlier than everybody else
He woke up earlier than others, possibly indicating a commitment to hard work.
He didn't sleep much
The father experienced a lack of sleep, suggesting dedication and sacrifice.
Daddy always wanted everyone to like him
The father desired approval and acceptance from everyone.
I think I'm just like him
The speaker sees similarities between themselves and the father.
I think I'm just like him
A repetition emphasizing the speaker's perceived resemblance to the father.
Mommy liked fried chicken
Reiteration of the mother's fondness for fried chicken.
Mommy liked to eat slow
The mother enjoyed savoring her meals, indicating a deliberate and mindful approach to life.
Mommy said the best part of leaving was to come home
Similar to line 10, the mother values the return home as the best part of leaving.
Mommy never laughed when the joke wasn't funny
Reiteration of the mother's discerning sense of humor, only laughing when genuinely amused.
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