About A Dog
Journey Through Struggle: Spencer Olivea's 'About A Dog' Tale
Lyrics
There's a kid with a star in his eye
Introduction of a young individual with ambitious dreams.
he's got a dream he's got a plan he's got a goal in mind
Describing the kid's aspirations, plans, and goals.
But he's a fuck up just won't shut up and stay in class
Characterizing the kid as a troublemaker who refuses to stay in school.
Never letting on to mom and dad
Indicating that the kid hides his struggles from his parents.
He might have had a condition that made it bad
Suggesting a potential underlying condition affecting the kid's behavior.
So when he acts out the belt comes out to beat his ass
Revealing a harsh disciplinary response, possibly due to the kid's actions.
Tried to teach responsibility
Parents attempting to instill responsibility in the child.
So they went and got the kid his own puppy
Parents getting the kid a puppy, hoping it will teach him life lessons.
Perhaps the work load will help him know there's more to life
Expectation that caring for a pet will broaden the kid's perspective.
A little boy with his baby in hand
Depicting a young boy with a baby, likely the puppy mentioned earlier.
Never had someone depending on him like this
Highlighting the responsibility the boy feels for the puppy.
He gave her all the love he wanted to show his dad
Expressing the love the boy gives to the puppy, possibly compensating for a lack of paternal affection.
Too late for making reparations
Realization that it's too late to repair past mistakes or damage.
Damage done, I'll never be the same
Conveying a sense of irreversibility and permanent change due to past experiences.
Cause deep cuts are marvelous sensations
Suggesting that profound wounds create intense and captivating sensations.
Gave me habits I can never break from
Reflecting on enduring habits formed as a result of deep emotional cuts.
Too much, too soon, and maybe too young
Acknowledging experiences that may have occurred too quickly and at a young age.
Can't shake the pain I try to run from
Struggling to escape emotional pain acquired from past events.
Over and over and over and over again
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the emotional turmoil.
A day like any other was before
Setting the scene of an ordinary day before a significant event.
Till he hears his father knocking at the door
Introduction of the father's unexpected arrival.
Get in the car son, saying that I thought you should be there
Father insisting the son be present, hinting at an important moment.
A little boy with his baby in hand
Repetition of the boy with the baby, potentially signaling a recurring theme.
Never had someone depending on him like this
Reiterating the dependence the boy feels for the puppy.
He couldn't stand it, he abandoned her as she passed
Revealing the boy's inability to cope, abandoning the puppy as it dies.
Too late for making reparations
Reiteration of the irreversible nature of past actions.
Damage done, I'll never be the same
Reiterating the sense of permanent change and damage.
Cause deep cuts are marvelous sensations
Emphasizing the captivating nature of deep emotional cuts.
Gave me habits I can never break from
Reflecting on lasting habits formed due to profound emotional experiences.
Too much, too soon, and maybe too young
Acknowledging experiences that may have occurred too quickly and at a young age.
Can't shake the pain I try to run from
Struggling to escape emotional pain acquired from past events.
Over and over and over and over
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the emotional turmoil.
Too late for making reparations
Reiteration of the irreversible nature of past actions.
Damage done, I'll never be the same
Reiterating the sense of permanent change and damage.
Cause deep cuts are marvelous sensations
Emphasizing the captivating nature of deep emotional cuts.
Gave me habits I can never break from
Reflecting on lasting habits formed due to profound emotional experiences.
Too much, too soon, and maybe too young
Acknowledging experiences that may have occurred too quickly and at a young age.
Can't shake the pain I try to run from
Struggling to escape emotional pain acquired from past events.
Over and over and over and over again
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the emotional turmoil.
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