Finally Home
Breaking Chains: Embracing Family, Addiction, and Redemption in 'Finally Home'
Lyrics
I carry the curse of my family all in my throat
I feel burdened by the negative traits or issues that have been passed down through generations in my family.
When I take a big pull of the juice
When I consume alcohol (or a substance), I feel the weight of this burden intensify.
Even the teachers we grew up with
Even the educators from our past, who were part of our upbringing,
The same cops that once arrested him
The same law enforcement officers who once arrested someone close to me,
Will all hang out together and get loose
Will socialize together and relax in a carefree manner.
But brains are a funny thing to tackle
Dealing with thoughts and mental processes is complex,
Like a wall that you spackle
Similar to repairing a wall by filling in gaps,
The sparkles that pop out of him
The unique qualities or talents that emerge from an individual,
Are different than those that surround a group of thirty or so people
Differ from the ones exhibited by a larger crowd, like around thirty people,
All clapping for a sobriety chip
Who applaud someone achieving sobriety.
I spent my whole life fighting away
I've spent my entire life resisting and fighting against
A taste of a drop and I’d dip
Even a small amount of alcohol, and I would refrain from indulging.
But these days I cave almost every day
However, nowadays, I find myself giving in almost daily,
Like my mom and brother
Similar to my mother and sibling,
I can’t resist
I am unable to resist the temptation.
Are we just one and the same?
Are we essentially alike or fundamentally interconnected?
Another night that I don’t even know
Another evening where I find myself in a state of uncertainty or lack of awareness,
So if it’s our family tradition
If this pattern of behavior is part of our family's customary practice,
Then I’m happy to say I’m finally home
Then I am content to affirm that I've finally found a sense of belonging or acceptance.
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