Fatty
Surviving the Shadows: Overcoming Bullies and Inner Demons
Lyrics
Shame and anger in his mind
Expresses the presence of shame and anger in the protagonist's mind.
They torture and this shit's unkind
Highlights the harshness and cruelty of the experiences faced by the protagonist.
Everyone pointed and laughed
Describes a moment of public humiliation where everyone pointed and laughed at the protagonist.
Growing up this kid in school was everybody's hatred tool
Reflects on the protagonist's difficult time in school, being a target for everyone's hatred.
His suicidal thoughts would always pass
Suggests that the protagonist has had suicidal thoughts but has managed to overcome them.
There's just one thing I want to know
Presents a question about the challenges of having nowhere to go.
When you have nowhere to go
How many times did you stand and cry?
Asks about the number of times the protagonist stood and cried in difficult situations.
Through thick and thin you made it through
Recognizes the resilience of the protagonist in making it through tough times.
While no one even cared for you
Points out the lack of care from others during the protagonist's struggles.
How many times did you want to die?
Revisits the theme of suicidal thoughts and the desire to die.
A new school was your second chance
Introduces a new school as a potential fresh start for the protagonist.
But when she ripped your underpants
Details an incident involving embarrassment and bullying at the new school.
Your parents wonder why you're so withdrawn
Highlights the confusion of parents about the protagonist's withdrawal and emotional state.
They terrorized your neighborhood
References the terrorizing of the neighborhood, despite the protagonist's efforts.
You did everything you could
Emphasizes that despite the protagonist's efforts, they still face violence on their front lawn.
Still you got beat up on your front lawn
There's just one thing I want to know
Reiterates the question about facing challenges with nowhere to go.
When you have nowhere to go
How many times did you stand and cry?
Repeats the inquiry into the number of times the protagonist stood and cried.
Through thick and thin you made it through
While no one even cared for you
Restates the lack of care from others during the protagonist's hardships.
How many times did you want to die?
Recalls the recurring theme of wanting to die in difficult moments.
Do you remember back in high school
Asks the listener to remember a specific person from high school who was bullied.
That kid we all picked on?
No one backed him, ever liked him
Highlights that nobody supported or liked the bullied person, leaving lasting emotional scars.
He carries that with him today
Indicates that the bullied person still carries the impact of past experiences.
There's just one thing I want to know
Reiterates the question about facing challenges with nowhere to go.
When you have nowhere to go
How many times did you stand and cry?
Repeats the inquiry into the number of times the protagonist stood and cried.
Through thick and thin you made it through
While no one even cared for you
Restates the lack of care from others during the protagonist's hardships.
How many times did you want to die?
Recalls the recurring theme of wanting to die in difficult moments.
Tell me how many times did you want to die?
Asks for a specific count of how many times the listener wanted to die.
How many times did you stand and cry?
Repeats the inquiry into the number of times the protagonist stood and cried.
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