Lyrics
Staring at my rearview wondering how I made it out
Reflecting on the past, contemplating how the speaker successfully navigated challenges.
Took the road less traveled, giving thanks to the gravel that got me here
Choosing a challenging path and expressing gratitude for the difficulties that led to the current success.
I couldn't shed no tears through the pain and the suffering
Enduring pain and suffering without shedding tears, questioning the purpose of doing so now.
Why bother now
Raising the question of the futility of crying at this point in time.
Didn't waste my time on it
Not investing time in crying, emphasizing a practical and resilient approach.
They're just tears gone bad
Referring to the tears as negative or unproductive.
Momma working long hours 'round the clock, just trying to make it work
Describing the challenges of the speaker's mother, working tirelessly to make ends meet.
Daddy had a choice between us and a bottle and we ended up packing our bags
Explaining the father's choice between family and alcohol, resulting in the family leaving.
Now he's trying to reach out don't need a grown man struggling
Highlighting the father's attempt to reconnect, expressing the speaker's reluctance to witness his struggle.
Don't bother now
Questioning the point of bothering with the father's struggles now.
Didn't make me drown poppa, these just tears gone bad
Asserting that the father's actions did not lead to the speaker's downfall, labeling the tears as negative.
There were times I was lost and no one looked for me
Recounting times of feeling lost and unnoticed by others.
And I've been caught by the law
Recalling a brush with the law and facing legal consequences.
They threw that book at me
Describing a legal ordeal where the full weight of the law was applied.
Lord I must have an angel watching over me
Expressing gratitude or a sense of protection, feeling watched over by a guardian angel.
Wouldn't let me drown in 'em
Acknowledging that the protection ensured the speaker did not succumb to difficulties.
Tears gone bad
Reiterating the theme that the tears experienced were negative or unproductive.
There were times I was lost and no one looked for me
Repeating the feeling of being lost and overlooked by others.
They told me I couldn't fly with these broken wings
Recalling being told that certain achievements were impossible due to personal limitations.
Just look at me, tears don't last
Contrasting the previous tears with the current state of overcoming difficulties, suggesting resilience.
Now look at me, here at last
Highlighting the speaker's current positive state and the journey to reach this point.
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