Ode to My Family
小红莓合唱团THE CRANBERRIES Lyrics
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Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Understand the things I say
Don't turn away from me
'Cause I've spent half my life out there
Do you see me, do you see?
Do you like me
Do you like me standing there?
Do you notice, do you know
Do you see me, do you see me?
Does anyone care?
Unhappiness where's when I was young
And we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised
To see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother
She'd hold me
She'd hold me when I was out there
My father, my father
He liked me, well he liked me
Does anyone care?
Understand what I've become
It wasn't my design
And people everywhere think
Something better than I am
But I miss you, I miss
'Cause I liked it
'Cause I liked it
When I was out there
Do you know this, do you know
You did not find me
You did not find
Does anyone care?
Unhappiness where's when I was young
And we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised
To see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother
She'd hold me
She'd hold me when I was out there
My father, my father
He liked me, well he liked me
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
"Ode to my family" by 小红莓合唱团THE CRANBERRIES is a reflective song that is deeply emotional and speaks about the singer's longing for her family. The song starts with a simple melody with the repetition of "Doo doo doo do" followed by the opening verse that urges the listener to pay attention to what the singer has to say. The singer then talks about spending half her life outside and the feeling of loneliness that accompanies the experience. She questions the listener about their perception of her and wonders if anyone cares about her. The singer reminisces about her childhood and the careless attitude that she and her friends had towards life. She then talks about her mother and how she was the only one who understood and held her during the times she felt alone, and her father was someone who liked her. The song ends with a series of rhetorical questions as the singer repeats the lines, "Does anyone care?" several times, leaving the listener to ponder the meaning of the lyrics.
The song speaks about the singer's personal life experiences and her longing for a loving and caring family. The lyrics are an ode to her family whom she misses and yearns to be with. The repetitive use of the phrase "Does anyone care?" highlights the deep-seated feelings of isolation that the singer has been grappling with all her life. The song's bittersweet melody and the poignant lyrics resonate with many people who have experienced similar feelings of loneliness and abandonment. The song reminds us of the importance of family and how invaluable their love and support are in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Doo doo doo do, doo doo doo do
The repetition of this line emphasizes the theme of the song, with the melody conveying a sense of nostalgia and melancholy.
Understand the things I say
The singer wants to be heard and understood by those around her.
Don't turn away from me
The singer wants to connect with listeners and not be ignored or rejected.
'Cause I've spent half my life out there
The singer has experienced a lot of life and wants to be acknowledged for it.
You wouldn't disagree
The singer believes that her experiences are universal and relatable.
Do you see me, do you see?
The singer wants to be noticed and recognized by others.
Do you like me
The singer seeks validation and acceptance from others.
Do you notice, do you know
The singer wonders if anyone is taking notice of her struggles and emotions.
Does anyone care?
The singer is feeling overlooked and neglected, questioning if anyone cares about her.
Unhappiness where's when I was young
The singer looks back on a time when she was unhappy, reflecting on how this shaped her perspective on life.
And we didn't give a damn
The singer and her peers were carefree and reckless in their younger days.
'Cause we were raised
The singer attributes her attitude towards life to the way she was brought up.
To see life as fun and take it if we can
The singer embraces the idea of enjoying life to the fullest and taking opportunities when they present themselves.
My mother, my mother
The singer reminisces about her mother, who played an important role in her life.
She'd hold me
The singer found comfort and security in her mother's love and affection.
My father, my father
The singer also remembers her father fondly.
He liked me, well he liked me
The singer felt loved and appreciated by her father.
Understand what I've become
The singer acknowledges that she has changed and evolved over time.
It wasn't my design
The singer feels that her life has unfolded in ways beyond her control.
And people everywhere think
The singer is aware that others have formed opinions about her.
Something better than I am
The singer compares herself unfavorably to others and feels inadequate.
But I miss you, I miss
The singer longs for the past and for the people she has lost along the way.
'Cause I liked it
The singer recalls fond memories of the past.
When I was out there
The singer enjoyed herself when she was young and carefree.
Do you know this, do you know
The singer wants to share her experiences with others and make connections.
You did not find me
The singer feels alone in her struggles and emotions.
Does anyone care?
The singer questions whether anyone understands her or cares about her problems.
Does anyone care?
The singer's repeated question highlights her feelings of isolation and desire for connection.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Noel Anthony Hogan, Dolores Mary O'Riordan
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