Lyrics
"Trust myself", you would say that
Expressing skepticism or irony towards the notion of trusting oneself.
"Cant half ass such a great chance"
Highlighting the need for wholehearted effort in seizing significant opportunities.
Towels won’t fly till I lay flat
Suggesting a need for rest or relaxation before engaging in certain actions or decisions.
Till the day I die, imma do you right, but I
Commitment to doing right by someone until death.
Got nights where I crave your advice
Expressing a desire for guidance and advice during challenging moments.
Mother always said you were so damn wise
Acknowledging a perception of someone's wisdom, possibly a parental figure.
She said
Transitioning to a perspective shared by the speaker's mother.
You never spared a sacrifice for your child
Praising a parental figure for selfless sacrifices made for their child.
You spent your nights on overtime for your wife
Highlighting additional sacrifices made for the spouse, emphasizing dedication.
You gave because you could, not an axe to grind in sight
Emphasizing giving without ulterior motives or resentment.
I wish I took the time to say
Expressing regret for not appreciating or acknowledging patience.
Im sorry I tested your patience
Apologizing for testing someone's patience, acknowledging personal complications.
But I had my own complications to defy
Referencing personal challenges faced and overcome.
I’m just trying to find your reflection in my own
Seeking a connection with the person's qualities or traits in oneself.
Since I’ve grown
Reflecting on personal growth and maturity.
You were nice to know
Summarizing the person as "nice to know," possibly implying positive memories.
Id like to go back
Expressing a desire to return to a past, simpler state.
To the fresh white snow
Yearning for a nostalgic setting associated with memories.
Where your voice still echoes
Highlighting the lasting impact of the person's voice in memory.
(You were nice to know)
Reiteration of the person being "nice to know."
The time of your flight brought the tide
Connecting the passing of time (flight) with emotional tides.
Fallen tears pooled and dried since you died
Noting the drying of tears over time since the person's death.
You missed breakthroughs, vacations, and two graduations
Listing significant life events and achievements missed by the person.
You’d like where I’ve come in the time since you’ve gone
Expressing a belief that the person would appreciate the speaker's progress.
Until I die, Ill bring you pride
Committing to bringing pride to the person's memory throughout one's life.
(Till I die)
Reiteration of the commitment until the speaker's death.
Signed your son, from life with my love
Signing off a message with love from the speaker's life to the deceased person.
(You and I)
Highlighting a shared connection between the speaker and the deceased.
You and I are so alike
Expressing similarity between the speaker and the deceased person.
I’ve been told
Referencing past feedback or comments about the shared traits.
Since I’ve grown
Reflecting on personal growth since the shared traits were noted.
You were nice to know
Reiteration of the person being "nice to know."
Id like to go back
Expressing a desire to revisit a past state or time.
To the fresh white snow
Yearning for the simplicity and purity associated with a snowy past.
Where your voice still echoes
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the person's voice in memory.
Grown
Reiteration of personal growth and maturity.
You were nice to know
Summary of the person as "nice to know."
Id like to go back
Expressing a desire to return to a past, simpler state.
To the fresh white snow
Yearning for a nostalgic setting associated with memories.
Where your voice still echoes
Reiteration of the lasting impact of the person's voice in memory.
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