The World That I Wanted
Unveiling Life's Longing: A Reflection Through Melody
Lyrics
He's the kind of guy that was always afraid of affection
He is a person who always avoided showing affection and was afraid of it.
And when the walls closed around
When faced with difficulties, he would respond with aggression.
He would always respond with aggression
He woke up with a headache and recalled a dream, questioning its significance.
But he woke up today with a pain in his head
Many years ago, he sought his father's attention but found him distant and silent about his disease.
Remembered a dream oh what was it they said
Despite the challenges, he grew tall with burdens on his mind.
Oh, this was the world that I wanted
Expressing a realization that the current state is the desired world.
Hey oh, this was the world that I wanted
Reiterating the acknowledgment that the present circumstances are what he wanted.
Many years ago he was hungry for fathers attention
Recalling a time when he yearned for his father's attention, who remained silent about his condition.
But dad was alone his disease unspoken unmentioned
The boy grew up with the weight of unspoken and unmentioned issues.
So the boy grew tall with these things around his head
Despite challenges, he grew tall with burdens on his mind.
And when he asked moms advice she silently said
When seeking advice from his mother, she remained silent, implying his father got what he desired.
Oh, your father got all that he wanted
Acknowledging that the father achieved what he wanted in life.
Hey oh, your father got all that he wanted
Reiterating the acknowledgment that the father attained his desired life.
He steps onto the porch with a cigarette and a briefcase
He steps outside with a cigarette and a briefcase, preparing for a confrontation reminiscent of his father.
And remembering dad he prepares to argue his case
Recalling his father, he prepares to argue his case.
Old woman he says you should have left long ago
Addressing an old woman, he suggests she should have left long ago, emphasizing the challenges.
Your friends are all dead its not worth it you know
The woman smiles, expressing contentment with the life she chose despite challenges.
And she smiles, you know this was the life that I wanted
Reaffirming that the current life is the one she desired.
And she smiles, you know this was the life that I wanted
Reiterating the woman's contentment with the life she chose.
He never thought that he'd cry
Contrary to expectations, he never thought he would cry when his father passed away.
When his father was finally laid down
Expressing surprise at his emotional response to his father's death.
Never thought that he'd cry
Similar to the previous line, expressing unexpected emotional reactions to friends gathering around.
When his friends were all gathered around
Reflecting on the burial of the old man, searching for a sign of the father's worth.
But he watched as the old man lay down in the earth
Expressing the emotional question directed towards the deceased father about his desires and achievements.
And he looked all around for a sign of his worth
Continuing the emotional inquiry about the father's desires and worth.
Then he cried, whoa daddy what was it you wanted
Crying out and questioning the father about what he truly wanted.
Then he cried, whoa daddy what was it you wanted
Repeating the emotional cry and question directed towards the deceased father.
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