Daughters Spelled Wrong
Daughters Lyrics
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Wrong doer
Evil doer
Worker of iniquity
Transgressor
Bad example
Scoundrel, villian, knave
Miscreant
Viper, wretch, the devil incarnate
Monster, demon
Fallen angel
Murderer and thief
Lost sheep
Black sheep, black guard
Loafer and sneak
A good for nothing
Ass fucking
Son of a bitch
I've been called a sinner
The lyrics to Daughters' song Daughters Spelled Wrong comprise a long list of derogatory labels, insults and slurs directed at the singer. From the title of the song, it is inferred that the singer is a daughter, and the lyrics reflect the societal expectations and gender roles typically imposed on women in patriarchal societies.
The laundry list of insults hurled at the singer underscores the multifaceted ways in which women are oppressed, undermined and dehumanized in society. The labels range from religious references such as 'sinner', 'worker of iniquity', and 'fallen angel' to more personal insults like 'son of a bitch', 'loafer and sneak', and 'ass fucking'. The fact that the singer is aware of these labels and almost owns them suggests a sense of defiance and self-acceptance in the face of oppression. The repetition of the line "I've been called a sinner" drives home the notion that these labels and slurs are not who the singer truly is; they are simply what others have wrongly defined her as.
In essence, Daughters' song Daughters Spelled Wrong is a powerful statement on the insidious ways in which women are objectified, othered and stereotyped in society. The list of labels highlights the deeply ingrained sexism, misogyny and patriarchy that underpins societal structures and norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been called a sinner
I have been labeled as someone who has committed a wrongdoing or a sin.
Wrong doer
I have been accused of doing something that is not right or incorrect.
Evil doer
I have been named as someone who does evil or malicious acts.
Worker of iniquity
I have been identified as someone who engages in immoral and unfair behavior.
Transgressor
I have been characterized as someone who violates laws or moral principles.
Bad example
I have been considered as someone who sets a negative precedent for others to follow.
Scoundrel, villian, knave
I have been called various names that describe a person who is deceitful, dishonest, and untrustworthy.
Miscreant
I have been referenced as a person who behaves badly or having wrong beliefs.
Viper, wretch, the devil incarnate
I have been compared to creatures or entities that are known for being untrustworthy, contemptible, and evil.
Monster, demon
I have been labeled as an inhuman or supernatural being that is evil, cruel, and scary.
Fallen angel
I have been seen as an angel who has been cast out of heaven for being disobedient or corrupt.
Murderer and thief
I have been accused of committing serious crimes such as taking someone's life and stealing others' property.
Lost sheep
I have been referred to as a person who has gone astray and lost their way in life.
Black sheep, black guard
I have been considered as someone who is deemed a disgrace or an embarrassment to their family or community.
Loafer and sneak
I have been labeled as a person who is lazy and unproductive, as well as sneaky and deceptive.
A good for nothing
I have been judged as someone who is useless and worthless.
Ass fucking
I have been insulted with crude and offensive language.
Son of a bitch
I have been insulted by referring to my mother in a negative way.
Contributed by Lucy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.