Questions
Unveiling Life's Tapestry: Olivia Thom's Soulful Quest
Lyrics
Oh Mother tell me what should I do? I've
Expressing a plea to the speaker's mother for guidance and advice.
Been a fool
Acknowledging past mistakes or poor decisions.
I was tricked Mother
Revealing that the speaker was deceived or misled.
Oh Mother tell me I'll be okay
Seeking reassurance and comfort from the mother about the future.
That I'll live to breath another day with you
Desiring assurance of a positive future and the ability to share it with the mother.
And she said, there is nothing to fear my dear
Quoting the mother, emphasizing that there is no need to be afraid, highlighting the speaker's accomplishments.
Look how much you have done
Encouraging the speaker to reflect on their achievements.
Look at this woman you have become
Praising the speaker's growth and transformation into a strong woman.
You've come so far
Acknowledging the speaker's journey and progress.
But upon reflection, I still have some questions
Expressing lingering uncertainties despite past accomplishments.
Oh Father tell me how should I speak? Bold
Asking the father for advice on how to communicate – whether boldly, assertively, or gently and humbly.
and tall or gentle and meek? That's not who you raised me to be
Noting that the suggested communication styles are not in line with how the father raised the speaker.
Oh Father tell me who should I be? For someone else
Questioning the speaker's identity and purpose – whether for others or for oneself.
Or just for me? Oh Father have the answers please
Appealing to the father for answers regarding identity and purpose.
And he said, there is nothing to fear my dear
Quoting the father, assuring the speaker that there is nothing to fear and highlighting accomplishments.
Look how much you have done
Encouraging the speaker to reflect on personal growth and achievements.
Look at this woman you have become
Commending the speaker's progress and transformation.
You've come so far
Acknowledging the speaker's journey and development.
But upon reflection, I still have some questions
Expressing ongoing uncertainties despite previous achievements.
I'm being pushed at and pulled
Describing the speaker's experience of feeling pressured and pulled in different directions.
I'm being made a fool
Conveying a sense of being manipulated or taken advantage of, leading to feelings of foolishness.
Being shoved in a direction when I have so many questions
Expressing confusion and a sense of being pushed into a direction while still having unanswered questions.
For me, for me
Reiterating the presence of questions, emphasizing their personal nature.
But upon reflection, I still have some questions
Highlighting persistent uncertainties despite reflection.
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