Lyrics
She works a 9 to 5 job
Describing a woman's 9 to 5 job, highlighting the routine of her work life.
She knows she ain't a kid no more
Acknowledging that she is no longer a child, implying maturity.
But she missing when her life was 'bout the playground
Expressing nostalgia for a time when life was carefree, possibly during childhood.
And everything feels bitter now
Feeling a sense of bitterness in the present, contrasting with the past.
She's falling, you don't wanna face it, neither wanna live that life
Describing a difficult situation, where she is falling and reluctant to confront it.
Every morning is a torment
Highlighting the daily struggle and emotional pain she experiences each morning.
But they need you to stay here
Feeling obligated to stay in her current situation for others.
Kids don't have to pay the price, every time you're going home
Addressing the impact on children when she goes home, emphasizing a sacrifice.
Hiding all the pain, living with it day and night
Concealing emotional pain, living with it continuously.
Hoping that you got it wrong
Hoping that the perception of the situation is incorrect.
When you tried to end it, tired of a life that you don't know is
Expressing weariness with a life that feels unfamiliar and challenging.
Is golden
Introducing the concept that life is "golden" despite the struggles.
And when you shed tears late at night, they're golden
Stating that tears shed at night are valuable and significant.
I know it's a trap in the dark
Acknowledging the deceptive nature of challenges, hidden in the dark.
'Cause you don't see you're golden
Not realizing one's own worth and value.
Everyone seems better when you don't know you're golden
Others appear better when one is unaware of their own value.
Always keeping this in mind, even when it's cold in
Emphasizing the importance of remembering one's value even in difficult times.
I heard you tried to do it twice
Referencing a previous attempt to end one's life.
I heard you in the kitchen, talking low, back in Grade 9
Recalling a specific moment in the past (Grade 9) related to struggles.
What type of shit's in your mind?
Questioning the thoughts and emotions of the person, suggesting a shared experience.
Is it the same as me? Are we the same? Is it the genes, right?
Exploring the idea of commonality, possibly through shared genetics.
Worries, escaping, plan it, leave 'em, do it (ooh)
Listing thoughts and actions related to planning an escape.
I know you know the feeling, tried to make it real
Identifying with the emotional struggle and the attempt to make life meaningful.
But angels still on time above
Belief in divine intervention or guidance (angels) during tough times.
Failing, regrets, think about it, giving in for loving, living (ooh)
Reflecting on failure, regrets, and the internal conflict of giving in for the sake of love and life.
You know, I know the feeling, tried to make it real too
Expressing a shared experience of attempting to make life real and meaningful.
Then angels showed me you didn't fall in
Acknowledging that divine intervention (angels) prevented a tragic outcome.
So you had to face it, and you kept on living that life
Facing the challenges and continuing to live despite the difficulties.
Every morning was a torment, we needed you to stay here
Reiterating the daily torment and the importance of staying for others.
Kids don't have to pay the price, every time you were back home
Reemphasizing the impact on children when returning home.
Hiding all the pain, living with it day and night
Continuing to hide emotional pain while living with it.
Now you know you had it wrong
Realizing that the initial perception of the situation was incorrect.
When you tried to end it, for another life
Reflecting on the attempt to end life as a desire for another, possibly better, life.
'Cause mama you're still
Affirming the enduring value and preciousness of the person (mama).
You're golden
Reiterating the idea that the person is inherently valuable and "golden."
And when you shed tears late at night, they're golden
Highlighting the significance of tears shed at night as valuable and precious.
I know it's a trap in the dark
Warning about the deceptive nature of challenges, hidden in the dark.
'Cause you don't see you're golden
Reiterating the theme of not realizing one's own worth and value.
Everyone seems better when you don't know you're golden
Observing that others may appear better when one is unaware of their own value.
Always keeping this in mind, even when it's cold in
Emphasizing the importance of remembering one's value even in difficult times.
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