Oppression Blues
Breaking Free: The Struggle Against Unseen Chains
Lyrics
When you got nothing
Expressing the difficulty of dealing with life when lacking material possessions or resources.
It's hard to lose
Highlighting the challenge of facing defeat when you have very little.
How can I live like that
Questioning the possibility of living in such unfavorable conditions.
With my neck in your noose
Metaphorically describing a situation where someone feels controlled or oppressed by another.
That's why
Introducing a reason or explanation for the feelings of oppression.
That's why you are my oppressor
Directly labeling someone as the oppressor, acknowledging the oppressive role they play.
That's right I said it
Asserting the statement that the person mentioned is indeed the oppressor.
When my work day is done
Describing a desire to return home after work.
And I want to come home to you
Expressing the intention to come home to the oppressor.
But you nailed the door shoot
Using metaphorical language to convey the idea of a barrier preventing entry into the home.
And won't let me through
Describing the oppressor's refusal to allow entry.
You know I'm beat
Conveying a state of exhaustion or defeat.
Got no food to eat
Expressing a lack of basic necessities like food.
And I got no one to hold me tight
Highlighting the absence of emotional support or companionship.
At night
Emphasizing the loneliness experienced at night.
That's why
Reiterating the reason or cause for feeling oppressed.
That's why you are my oppressor
Reaffirming the characterization of the person as an oppressor.
You know night every man
Asserting that every person deserves love.
Deserves love
Expressing a willingness to give love to the oppressor.
But I'd give to you my beating heart
Symbolically offering a beating heart as a sign of love.
And still you won't give me some
Expressing frustration or disappointment at the oppressor's lack of reciprocation.
That's why
Reiterating the reason for feeling oppressed.
You are my
Continuing the assertion that the person is the oppressor.
Goddamn that's why
Expressing frustration or emphasis on the oppressive nature of the relationship.
You are my oppressor
Repeating the statement that the person is the oppressor.
Oh your all mine
Claiming ownership or possession of the oppressor.
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