Father
Anthony Rother Lyrics


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Brother and sister,
Tell me how you feelin'.

And I say mother,
Tell me how you feelin'.

Father,
Tell me how you feelin'.

If you can't tell me how you feel,
I may say: There will be no freedom.

One million miles away from home.
One million miles away from love.
One million times away from hope.
One million times away from god.

Brother and sister,
Tell me how you feelin'.

And I say mother,
Tell me how you feelin'.

Father,

Tell me how you feelin'.

If you can't tell me how you feel,
I may say: There will be no freedom.

One million miles away from home.
One million miles away from love.
One million times away from hope.
One million times away from god.

Brother and sister,
Tell me how you feelin'.

And I say mother,
Tell me how you feelin'.

Father,
Tell me how you feelin'.





If you can't tell me how you feel,
I may say: There will be no freedom.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthony Rother's song "Father" are simple yet powerful. The song is a plea for emotional honesty and expression. The singer is asking his family members, brother, sister, mother and father, to share their feelings with him. The repetition of the phrases "Tell me how you feelin'," and "If you can't tell me how you feel, I may say: There will be no freedom" emphasizes the importance of emotional communication and highlights the consequences of repressing one's emotions. The singer seems to believe that emotional honesty and expression are the foundation of freedom.


The repetition of the phrase "One million miles away" reinforces the feeling of distance and separation between the singer and his family members. This distance could be physical or emotional or both. The use of the phrase "One million times away from god" adds a spiritual and existential dimension to the song. The singer seems to feel disconnected from his family, his community, and even from God.


Overall, Anthony Rother's song "Father" is a heartfelt appeal for emotional honesty and expression. The singer seems to believe that this is the only way to overcome the distance and separation he feels from his family, his community, and even from God. The song is a reminder that emotional communication is essential for human connection and for freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother and sister,
Asks siblings to share their emotional state.


Tell me how you feelin'.
Requests to learn about their feelings.


And I say mother,
Prompts mother to express her emotions.


Father,
Directly addresses father to open up.


If you can't tell me how you feel,
Warns that lack of emotional expression leads to consequences.


I may say: There will be no freedom.
Indicates that openness and honesty are required for true freedom.


One million miles away from home.
Metaphorically expresses distance from a sense of belonging.


One million miles away from love.
Metaphorically expresses distance from affection and compassion.


One million times away from hope.
Metaphorically expresses distance from optimism and positivity.


One million times away from god.
Metaphorically expresses distance from spiritual fulfillment.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY ROTHER

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@ineedmusicPL

2022 and still playing. ... 1 milions miles away from home, 1 milions miles away from love ...

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