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Crying Lyrics
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Daughters with a debt for their mothers to collect
So, each toe the line
Oh, when I go home I'm not there, no
Because some time away still won't repair
Wounds that we didn't make, but open
A weapon that hides under my tongue
But by the skin of my teeth
Pity is a demon
Coursing through the night
Every time the door locks thrice
Mothers will expect that their
Daughters won't forget
What they've sacrificed
Leave as a villain or stay behind
To howl as a victim who's "renounced"
Their pride in order to nurture
What I couldn't do
Won't happen to you
Clue: Every battle that presents itself
As new fits on a parallel between
Another child and their tender
Selflessness becomes
A lock and chain that keep her from
Chasing a fantasy
Save her; she's just a baby
Crawling on all fours
Eventually, she'll reach the door
The song "Origin" by Crying tells a story about three daughters who owe a debt to their mother, and they feel compelled to follow her rules, even when it causes restlessness and inner turmoil. The setting is the family's house, and the daughters feel trapped by their obligation to their mother. The lyrics "each toe the line" suggests that they are obedient to their mother's wishes, even when it may not be in their best interest, and they feel obligated to follow a certain path in life. The line "When I go home, I'm not there, no" suggests that the singer feels disconnected from their family and that their true self is somewhere else. Despite time away, they cannot escape the wounds they have suffered, which are caused by their past.
The singer describes how restlessness becomes a weapon that hides under their tongue, which may suggest they want to speak out but feel they cannot. The line "by the skin of my teeth" signifies a close call or a narrow escape, which suggests that the singer is only just managing to keep their emotions in check. Other themes the song touches upon are "pity" and "selflessness," which are both portrayed as potentially destructive forces. The lines "Pity is a demon coursing through the night" and "Selflessness becomes a lock and chain that keep her from chasing a fantasy" suggest that both emotions can be harmful, especially when internalized.
Furthermore, "Origin" posits the idea that every battle presents itself as new but fits on a parallel between another child and their tender self. This line could suggest that the problems the daughters face are not unique to them, and that their struggles are part of a larger cycle. The girl crawling on all fours in the last line could represent a new generation of daughters, struggling with the same issues their mothers faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Daughters with a debt for their mothers to collect
The daughters owe something to their mothers, and they need to pay it back.
So, each toe the line
They need to follow their mothers' orders precisely and without complaint.
Oh, when I go home I'm not there, no
The singer doesn't feel at home in her own house.
Because some time away still won't repair
Even if she leaves home for a while, it won't fix everything.
Wounds that we didn't make, but open
Problems that they didn't cause but still affect them deeply.
Restlessness becomes
Feeling uneasy or anxious turns into something more dangerous.
A weapon that hides under my tongue
The singer is holding back her true feelings, which could be harmful if she expressed them.
But by the skin of my teeth
She is just barely hanging on.
Pity is a demon
Feeling sorry for oneself can be overwhelming and negative.
Coursing through the night
It affects the singer's mood at all times, even when she should be resting.
Every time the door locks thrice
Every time the door is locked three times (perhaps as a precaution against unwanted visitors), it feels like another nail in the coffin.
Mothers will expect that their
The mothers anticipate that their daughters will remember and honor them.
Daughters won't forget
The daughters are expected to remember everything the mothers have done for them.
What they've sacrificed
The mothers have given up a lot for their daughters.
Leave as a villain or stay behind
The singer can either leave and be perceived as a bad person, or stay and suffer.
To howl as a victim who's "renounced"
If she stays, she'll feel like a victim who has given up hope of making a change.
Their pride in order to nurture
She'll feel like she's sacrificing her own sense of self-worth to take care of others.
What I couldn't do
The singer couldn't make everything better.
Won't happen to you
She doesn't want others to go through the same difficulties she did.
Clue: Every battle that presents itself
A hint that there are more underlying issues at play.
As new fits on a parallel between
Each new problem is similar to previous ones, and the pattern continues.
Another child and their tender
The singer is likening herself and her experiences to those of another child in a similar situation.
Selflessness becomes
Ensuring everyone else is cared for at one's own expense takes on a new form.
A lock and chain that keep her from
Her unselfish tendencies are like a trap that ensnares her.
Chasing a fantasy
She can't hold onto her happiness and aspirations because of her situation.
Save her; she's just a baby
She's asking for help like a helpless child.
Crawling on all fours
She's still in a vulnerable position and needs assistance to make it on her own.
Eventually, she'll reach the door
If she gets help and support, she'll be able to leave her difficult situation behind.
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lee Daniel
This is one of my favorite songs from the album
Lhpdasul
Que bom q conheci essa musica
mjStyleZ
It sounds SOOOOO Anime!!
Evan .Elliott
best anime intro
Robert McMillan
The singer sounds as if she's out of tune......Oh! Wait, WHAT TUNE?
Jake Delia
great comment 10/10 gonna pass this along to my friends in the axl rose fanclub page