Lyrics
I hate the way you won't let me go out on friday nights
The speaker resents restrictions on going out on Friday nights.
I hate the way you try and say I need to live my life
The speaker dislikes parental advice on how to live life.
I think that I am doing just as well off on my own
The speaker believes they are doing fine on their own.
Why don't you go away dad and leave me all alone
The speaker expresses a desire for parental distance and solitude.
I remember those times you told me to stay away from dope
Recollection of parental advice to avoid drugs.
Dad take a look at your
The speaker addresses their father, inviting him to observe.
Son Now
Expression of the current state or condition of the speaker.
I hate the way you make me stay in and do all my chores
The speaker resents being forced to stay in and do chores.
It's such a hassle it seems that I'm always doing yours
Complaint about the perceived imbalance in chore responsibilities.
I hate the car lectures you give me on the ride home
Dislike for parental lectures during car rides home.
While blasting Aerosmith on your fucking radio
Disapproval of the father's choice of music during lectures.
I remember those times you told me to stay away from girls
Recollection of parental advice to stay away from girls.
Dad take a look at your
The speaker again addresses their father for observation.
Son Now
Reiteration of the current state or condition of the speaker.
I remember those times you told me to stay away from booze
Recollection of parental advice to stay away from alcohol.
Dad take a look at your son now
Inviting the father to observe the speaker's current state related to alcohol.
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