Don't Blame It On Me
Association Lyrics
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Blame the wind, say how lonely and cold it can be
You asked to be free
Don't blame it on me
Go blame the night for the darkness descending
Blame the wind, say it laughs at you now that you're free
That's how you want it to be
Now your life is empty
And only tears remain
Your high hopes turned to heartaches
Your freedom turned to chains
Go blame rain and the wind and the darkness
Blame the world for the way things have turned out to be
Blame whatever you please
But don't...
Don't blame it on me
Don't blame it on me
The lyrics of Association's song "Don't Blame It On Me" are about personal responsibility and the tendency to assign blame to external factors instead of acknowledging one's own role in their situation. The singer is addressing someone who is experiencing sadness and loneliness, suggesting that they shouldn't blame him for their troubles but instead look to nature and the world around them to find an explanation.
The first verse encourages the listener to blame the rain for their tears and the wind for their cold feelings. The implication is that these are external forces that are beyond their control, so they shouldn't feel guilty or responsible for how they feel. However, the chorus flips this idea on its head, suggesting that the person is actually responsible for their situation as they asked to be free from their previous situation.
The second verse explores the idea further, with the listener being urged to blame the night for their darkness and the wind for mocking their newfound freedom. But again, the chorus brings it back to personal responsibility, acknowledging that the person's choices have led them to a place of emptiness and heartache. The final verse encourages the listener to keep blaming the world if they want to, but just don't put the blame on the singer.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about taking responsibility for one's own actions and not shirking blame onto others or external factors. It encourages the listener to own up to their choices and the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Go blame the rain for your cloudburst of teardrops
Put the blame on external factors like the rain for the overwhelming amount of tears you are shedding
Blame the wind, say how lonely and cold it can be
Blame the wind for making you feel increasingly isolated and vulnerable
You asked to be free
You wanted to be free of your bondages and now that you are free, don't place the blame on someone else for your current situation
Don't blame it on me
Refusing to take unnecessary blame for the consequences of someone else's actions
Go blame the night for the darkness descending
Attribute the darkness to the night which brings it
Blame the wind, say it laughs at you now that you're free
Blame the wind for making fun of you after you pleaded for freedom
That's how you want it to be
This is what you asked for
Now your life is empty
Your life is devoid of all emotions
And only tears remain
All you have left is to be filled with tears
Your high hopes turned to heartaches
All your desires and aspirations have been replaced by pain
Your freedom turned to chains
What you thought was freedom is now tying you to agonizing chains
Blame whatever you please
Place the blame on any other factor that you feel is responsible for your current situation
But don't...Don't blame it on me
However, don't make me the scapegoat for what you see as the consequences of your freedom-seeking actions
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