One Bad Mother
One Step Closer: Unraveling Heartbreak's Journey
Lyrics
One bad mother unlike any other
Expressing uniqueness and toughness of an extraordinary individual, likely male.
And now he's gone
Referring to the departure or death of the mentioned individual.
Lord please send another
Requesting another exceptional person to replace the one who is gone, possibly seeking divine intervention.
Hey preachers,
Addressing preachers, suggesting an act of defiance or frustration by urging them to discard their Bibles.
Throw your bibles down
Encouraging preachers to recognize the loss of a virtuous man, possibly due to a tragic event.
Can't you see
Highlighting the impact of the man's departure on the community, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
A good man's gone to the ground
Expressing sorrow over the good man's demise and his burial ("gone to the ground").
Hey teachers
Addressing teachers with a request for silence, creating a solemn atmosphere.
No talking please
Discouraging talk and encouraging a tribute through song for the exceptional man who is now gone.
Sing a song about the man
Calling for a song that honors the departed man, emphasizing the unattainable nature of his character.
That you'll never be
Highlighting the unattainable qualities of the departed man, suggesting a sense of admiration or regret.
One bad mother unlike any other
Reiteration of the exceptional nature of the departed individual and the need for a replacement.
And now he's gone
Reiterating the departure or death of the extraordinary individual.
Lord please send another
Repeating the plea for another exceptional person to fill the void left by the departed individual.
Hey drinkers
Addressing drinkers and instructing them to stop consuming alcohol.
Put your bottles down
Emphasizing the urgency of stopping alcohol consumption, possibly indicating a need for sobriety in the face of the situation.
Ain't got time
Rejecting the relevance of sad or distressing stories, implying a need for practical action or resilience.
for your sob stories now
Addressing individuals who are either intoxicated or simply waiting for something, advising them to take action.
Whether you're wasted
Regardless of being in a state of intoxication or anticipation, advising self-reflection and a change of perspective.
Or just waiting to be
Encouraging individuals to lift their heads and be proactive, possibly suggesting a need for humility.
Get head out of your ass
Advising a change in attitude, using a metaphorical expression for humility and submission.
And down on your knees
Encouraging a humble and submissive posture, possibly invoking a sense of reverence or repentance.
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