Why Father
Reckoning with Betrayal: Walls of Jericho's 'Why Father' Unveiled
Lyrics
You were there when I cried, I screamed
You were present during my moments of intense emotion, both when I cried and screamed.
It would not be forgotten
Those experiences were impactful and won't be easily forgotten.
A slave to the poison that dragged us down
Feeling trapped or controlled by a destructive force (possibly addiction or negative behavior) that affected both the speaker and their father.
We must suffer for your fucking incapabilities
We, as a result, endure suffering due to your inability or failure.
And she could not see you destroy her
She (possibly the mother or someone close) couldn't perceive or understand the extent of damage you caused.
I can't even grasp the pictures
I cannot fully comprehend or understand the disturbing images or memories you've instilled in my mind.
That you implanted in my mind
These implanted images are haunting and persistent within my thoughts.
My mind
Specifically referencing the impact on the speaker's mind due to these traumatic memories.
Must overcome and impale you with
I need to rise above and confront you with the worst aspects of your actions.
The epitomes of your actions
Confronting and showing you the most extreme examples of the consequences of your behavior.
We loved so much
We had a strong bond or affection previously.
Now I won't let myself hate you less
Despite that past love, I refuse to lessen my hatred towards you now.
Now you're dead
You, the subject of this song, are now deceased.
You haven't suffered enough
Even in death, you haven't faced enough suffering or consequences for your actions.
I wish I could have been the one
The speaker wishes they could have been the one to cause you the pain you deserved.
Who crushed your heart
To have been the one to deeply hurt you emotionally.
With my despaired hand letting
Physically harming you with a feeling of desperation.
Your unruly blood flow
Allowing your uncontrollable blood to flow, possibly indicating violence.
And your burned flesh lie collapsed
Your burnt or damaged body lies collapsed from the inflicted harm.
Are you proud?
A rhetorical question questioning if the father would feel proud of his actions and their consequences.
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