Lyrics
I got it from my mother
I inherited certain traits or characteristics from my mother.
To focus on the cruel
I learned to focus on challenging or harsh aspects of life.
To freeze when winter chills me
I acquired the tendency to become stagnant or unresponsive during difficult times.
And quickly lose my cool
I easily lose my composure when faced with challenges.
I got it from my mother
Similar to line 1, emphasizing the influence of the speaker's mother.
To spend all of my dough
I tend to spend all my money.
On things that make me happy
I use my resources on things that bring me joy.
On things that make me whole
I prioritize investments that contribute to my overall well-being.
I got it from my mother (From my mother)
Reiteration of the impact of the speaker's mother on their behavior.
To keep the fear at bay (Keep the fear at bay)
I learned to keep fear at a distance.
But a handsome man once told me
Despite the previous line, a reminder to confront challenges rather than avoiding them.
Gotta blow the clouds away (Gotta blow the clouds away)
Advice to dispel negativity and face difficulties head-on.
I got it from my mother (Got it from my mother)
Reiteration of the speaker's traits inherited from their mother.
My lungs, my hips, my chin (My lungs, my chin)
Listing physical features and a commitment to keeping a close-knit social circle.
I keep my circle shut tight
A commitment to maintaining strong and selective relationships.
I need to need to win
Expressing a strong desire for success.
I might feel good for a moment
A recognition that temporary feelings of happiness may not endure.
but good for a moment don't last
Acknowledgment that fleeting happiness is not lasting.
I'm lookin' for joy whatever that is
The search for true joy, despite its elusive nature.
I heard it can kick happy's ass
Belief that authentic joy can overcome superficial happiness.
I might feel good for a moment
Similar to line 22, emphasizing the transient nature of momentary joy.
But good for a moment don't last
Reiteration of the impermanence of short-lived happiness.
Laughter in the darkness
Finding laughter in challenging times can provide relief from the past.
Can lighten the past
Humor can lighten the burden of past experiences.
I might feel good for a moment
Restating the temporary nature of momentary good feelings.
But good for a moment don't last
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of short-term happiness.
Laughter in the darkness
Reiteration of the therapeutic effect of laughter on past troubles.
Can lighten the past
Laughing in difficult times can help ease the weight of past experiences.
I got it from my mother (From my mother)
Reaffirming the impact of the speaker's mother on self-esteem.
Underestimate myself
Highlighting the potential risk of underestimating oneself.
I could lose my backbone
The fear of losing confidence and determination.
And will my wishes to the shelf
A potential consequence of abandoning personal goals or desires.
I got it from my mother (Oooooo)
Reiteration of the speaker's mother's influence, with an added emphasis on coping with pain.
To drink away the pain
Using substances as a means of escaping emotional pain.
Sometimes I lose my balance
Admitting a lack of balance while attempting to cope with distress.
While poisonin' my brain
Highlighting the potential harm caused by self-destructive behaviors.
While poisonin' my brain
Reiteration of the harm caused by self-destructive behaviors.
My mother she read a book to me
A personal memory of the speaker's mother offering advice about standing up for oneself.
Stand up to him honey, it'll set you free.
A piece of advice from the speaker's mother encouraging resilience and independence.
Stand up to him, (Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Continuation of the encouragement to assert oneself in the face of challenges.
Stand up to him
Reiteration of the call to stand up for oneself.
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