Oh Father
Escape from Pain: Unraveling the Emotional Depths of 'Oh Father' by My Vitriol
Lyrics
It's funny that way, you can get used
Reflecting on the ironic nature of becoming accustomed to pain and tears.
To the tears and the pain
Acknowledging the familiarity with emotional suffering.
What a child will believe
Contemplating the beliefs a child holds, including the perception of not being loved.
You never loved me
Expressing the belief or realization that parental love was absent.
You can't hurt me now
Asserting resilience and a sense of liberation from the past hurt.
I got away from you, I never thought I would
Reflecting on the unexpected escape from a negative influence.
You can't make me cry, you once had the power
Asserting the regained power and emotional strength.
I never felt so good about myself
Expressing newfound self-esteem and positive feelings.
Maybe someday
Anticipating a future perspective where the pain is understood differently.
When I look back I'll be able to say
Envisioning the ability to reflect on the past without resentment.
You didn't mean to be cruel
Speculating that cruelty was unintentional.
Somebody hurt you too
Suggesting empathy by recognizing that someone else might have hurt the father.
You can't hurt me now
Reiterating resilience and freedom from emotional harm.
I got away from you, I never thought I would
Reaffirming the unexpected escape and emotional strength.
You can't make me cry, you once had the power
Stating the regained control over emotions previously influenced.
I never felt so good about myself
Reiterating improved self-perception and emotional well-being.
Oh Father, you never wanted to live that way
Addressing the father directly, implying his rejection of a certain lifestyle.
You never wanted to hurt me
Affirming that the father did not intend to cause harm.
Why am I running away?
Pondering the reasons for distancing oneself from the father.
Oh Father, you never wanted to live that way
Repeating the assertion that the father did not desire a particular way of life.
You never wanted to hurt me
Reaffirming that harm was not the father's intention.
Why am I running away?
Reiterating the questioning of the decision to distance oneself.
Oh Father, you never wanted to live that way
Continuing to address the father and emphasizing his unintended choices.
You never wanted to hurt me
Reaffirming that the father did not wish to cause harm.
Why am I running away?
Persisting in questioning the decision to run away from the father.
Oh Father, you never wanted to live that way
Repeating the sentiment that the father did not desire a particular lifestyle.
You never wanted to hurt me
Reiterating that the father did not intend to hurt.
Why am I running away?
Continuing to question the choice of running away from the father.
Oh Father, you never wanted to live that way
Persisting in addressing the father and his unintended way of life.
You never wanted to hurt me
Reaffirming that the father did not want to cause harm.
Why am I running away?
Continuing to question the decision to distance oneself from the father.
Oh Father
Repeating the direct address to the father.
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