They Ain't Mine
Reflections of Life's Trials: 'They Ain't Mine' by Whiskey Thomas
Lyrics
Older now
Reflecting on the passage of time and aging.
Everybody's older now
Acknowledging the universal experience of aging.
Everybody's talkin' bout
People discussing
Long lost memories fading out
Recalling distant memories that are gradually fading away.
Afraid to die
Expressing fear of death.
Cowboys ain't afraid to die
Contrasting with the fear of death in cowboys.
But when they die
Addressing the aftermath of death.
Each and every mama cries
Highlighting the impact of a death on mothers and their grief.
And mama tried
Referring to attempts and efforts made by mothers.
Everybody's mama tried
Everyone's mother has made attempts.
But some could lie
Suggesting that some people can deceive despite efforts.
A fine man you can hide behind
Describing a person who can provide a facade of goodness.
Well who's hands are these anyway
Pondering the identity of certain actions or deeds.
They ain't mine
Denying ownership or responsibility for certain actions.
They ain't mine
Reiterating the disassociation from certain actions.
Lovin' me
Expressing a sense of not deserving love.
Don't deserve you lovin' me
Acknowledging wrongdoing in the relationship.
I do you wrong
Admitting to repeatedly mistreating the partner.
Every time I do you wrong
Highlighting the partner's resilience despite mistreatment.
You hold on
Recognizing the partner's commitment and endurance.
Hold on
Encouraging the partner to endure despite difficulties.
Well who's hands are these anyway
Questioning the origin or identity of certain actions.
They ain't mine
Reaffirming the disassociation from certain actions.
They ain't mine
Emphasizing the lack of ownership for specific actions.
Na, they ain't
Repeating the disavowal of responsibility.
They ain't mine
Reiterating the disassociation from certain actions.
They ain't mine
Reaffirming the lack of ownership or responsibility.
They ain't mine
Continuing to deny ownership or accountability.
They ain't mine
Stating once again the disassociation from certain actions.
They ain't mine
Concluding the repeated denial of ownership or responsibility.
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