When They See Me
From Despair to Liberation: Unveiling the Journey in 'When They See Me'
Lyrics
When I was a boy Iʼd oft dream of this day
Reflecting on childhood dreams and their realization in the present.
Every single detail on repeat it played
Repetition of the detailed vision of the present, indicating significance.
No one understood me
Feeling misunderstood by others during earlier stages of life.
No one gave a damn
Perceiving a lack of concern or interest from others.
Thus began the years of genuine despair
Describing a period of genuine despair that followed the lack of understanding.
The undoing of damage
Addressing the process of undoing damage, suggesting personal growth or healing.
Far beyond repair
Emphasizing the extent of damage that may be beyond repair.
No oneʼs ever know this
Expressing a hidden experience that no one else has known.
No one gives a damn
Reiterating the sense of indifference or lack of concern from others.
Ooh donʼt want
Expressing a reluctance or resistance.
To put on
Not willing to adopt a certain behavior or attitude.
A display
Avoiding putting on a show for public display.
For all to behold
Rejecting the idea of showcasing oneself for public approval.
Yeah Iʼve been
Acknowledging a diverse range of experiences or situations.
All around
Having traveled extensively across the world.
This world
Understanding the complexities of life.
And I know
Being aware of how others perceive or judge.
What they see
Anticipating the judgments or perceptions of others.
When they see me
Accepting the reality of how others see the speaker.
Iʼm done with all that bullshit
Expressing a decisive rejection of falsehoods or deceptive behavior.
Now that Iʼm a man
Claiming maturity and a departure from previous negativity.
Looking at my children
Finding purpose and understanding through parenthood.
Knowing where stand
Being confident in one's position in life.
So I donʼt even care if
Embracing a carefree attitude towards others' opinions.
Anyone gives a damn
Remaining indifferent to whether others care about the speaker.
But you
Indicating a sense of self-worth regardless of external validation.
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