Lyrics
She tries but she can't let go
She is attempting, but unable to release or move on.
Baby can't leave it alone
The person addressed as "baby" is persistently drawn to something and cannot refrain from engaging with it.
She tries but she can't let go
Similar to line 1, the individual is making an effort to detach but is unsuccessful.
Baby can't leave it alone
Reiteration that the mentioned individual, referred to as "baby," has difficulty avoiding a particular matter.
She was just another little girl
Describing the person as just another girl, suggesting commonality.
Growing up in the city.
Background information about the girl growing up in an urban environment.
All alone
Expressing loneliness, emphasizing the girl's solitude.
She didn't know much about this world
The girl lacked knowledge about the world, except for her awareness of her own attractiveness.
Except that she was pretty.
Reiteration of the girl's isolation and beauty.
All alone
Emphasizing the girl's solitary nature.
(Chorus)
Chorus section, often serves as a thematic or emotional anchor in the song.
She was born with an affliction
The girl had an inherent problem or difficulty.
Mama just passed it on
The difficulty or affliction was inherited from her mother.
She didn't know
The girl was unaware of the inherited affliction.
And she was raised on contradiction
Her upbringing involved conflicting elements or ideas.
Chances come and gone
Opportunities presented themselves, but they were missed or not utilized.
I hope one day she will awaken
Expressing hope that the girl will have a positive revelation or realization.
To find a blessing at her door
Anticipating a positive change or blessing in the girl's life.
And stop that mess that she's been taking
Encouragement for the girl to stop engaging in negative behaviors or situations.
And find out what she's been living for
Encouragement for the girl to discover her purpose or reason for living.
(Chorus)
Chorus section, possibly reinforcing the key message of the song.
I know it seems there's no way out
Addressing a feeling of being trapped with no apparent solution.
But ask yourself a question
Encouraging introspection before making decisions or taking actions.
Before you score
A question posed to consider the potential consequences of one's actions.
Will I raise a child that's free from doubt
Reflecting on the responsibility of raising a child without insecurities.
Or will I be resting for ever more
Considering the lasting impact of one's choices on the future.
(Chorus)
Chorus section, possibly reinforcing the key message of the song.
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