Family Tree
Unveiling the Emotional Journey: Family Tree by Tarjei Skarlund
Lyrics
Baby i see your face
Observation of the speaker acknowledging someone's presence, likely a significant other or a person of importance.
It’s getting clearer
The clarity of the speaker's perception of the person's face is improving, indicating a deeper understanding or connection.
Honey all those times i left
Recognition of past instances where the speaker left, possibly expressing regret or remorse for those actions.
I was sorry too
The speaker confesses to feeling sorry for their previous departures.
I was pushed off a train
Metaphorical description of a challenging experience, being pushed off a train, suggesting a sudden and difficult separation.
At a stop
The incident occurred at a stop, signifying a pause or disruption in the speaker's life.
Where I wasn’t me
The speaker feels out of character at a particular point, possibly emphasizing personal struggles or identity crisis.
Far away from my dreams
Expressing being far away from achieving personal dreams or aspirations.
I tried to show strength like
An attempt to display strength in challenging situations, possibly to impress or reassure someone.
You know I could
The speaker acknowledges their ability to endure difficulties or challenges.
I tried to move on like you always would
Expressing an effort to move forward in life, similar to the addressee's approach.
I’m upset with what I got
The speaker expresses dissatisfaction with their current situation or outcomes.
I’m upset with what I couldn’t feel
Regret or frustration over the speaker's inability to experience certain emotions.
Inspite of me
Despite efforts, there's discontent or dissatisfaction within the speaker.
Thoughts may change
An acknowledgment that thoughts and perspectives can change over time.
Keep evolving
Emphasizing the continuous evolution and development of the speaker's thoughts and understanding.
All these little notions in my head
Reference to various thoughts or ideas present in the speaker's mind.
Through it all I keep smiling
The speaker maintains a positive attitude, smiling despite challenges or complexities.
You came with your own way to be
Recognition of the addressee's unique approach to life, influenced by their family background.
Based on what was passed down your family tree
Acknowledgment of the addressee's strength and characteristics inherited from their family lineage.
You had the strength you knew
The addressee possessed the knowledge and strength to overcome challenges.
You had the power to make it through
The addressee had the capability to persevere and succeed.
But I, ended up the way I always do
The speaker contrasts their own outcome, consistently ending up alone and free, possibly suggesting a pattern of isolation.
Alone and free
A repetition of the speaker's recurrent state of being alone and free, possibly indicating a bittersweet acceptance of solitude.
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