Father
Faded Hope Lyrics
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That look of despise, as you bring me down again.
I kneel down on my knees waiting for you to swing at me.
I can see that look in your eyes. I CAN SEE THAT LOOK IN YOUR EYES.
I can feel the pain that you have caused me. I can feel the pain, I can feel it.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
Awe, here we go again, always fighting and arguing.
Is this the way it’s gonna be, tell me? IS THIS THE WAY IT’S GONNA BE?
I can see that look in your eyes, acting like everything’s gonna be all right.
I can see that look in your eyes. I CAN SEE IT. I CAN SEE IT.
I can feel the pain that you have caused me. I can feel the pain, I can feel it.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
MY FATHER!
You’ve taken a part of me no one could ever replace.
You’ve taken a part of me. You’ve taken a part of me.
You’ve taken a part of me no one could ever replace.
You’ve taken a part of me. You’ve taken a part of me.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
MY FATHER!
MY FATHER!
MY FATHER!
I GET IT FROM MY…
The lyrics to Faded Hope’s “Father” explores the complicated relationship between a child and their father. The opening lines of the song, “That look in your eyes, I can see the hatred/ That look of despise, as you bring me down again” sets the tone for the song. The singer sees the anger and resentment in their father’s eyes, and they describe how their father is constantly belittling and bringing them down. The singer is constantly waiting for their father to lash out at them, which suggests that they have had to endure a lot of abuse from their father in the past.
The repetition of the line “I don’t mean to scream at you/ Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father” suggests that the singer has inherited some of their father’s negative behaviors. Despite the fact that they don’t want to act like their father, they find themselves screaming and arguing with others just like their father did. The repetition of this line is also a nod to the cycle of violence that can exist in some families. Children who grow up in abusive households can often fall into the same patterns of behavior as their parents, perpetuating the cycle of violence in their own lives.
The final lines of the song, “You’ve taken a part of me no one could ever replace/ You’ve taken a part of me” suggests that the singer’s relationship with their father has caused a lot of emotional damage. Their father’s behavior has taken away a part of them that can never be replaced. This line is a poignant reminder of the lasting effects that domestic abuse can have on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
That look in your eyes, I can see the hatred.
The singer can perceive the hatred in the other person's eyes.
That look of despise, as you bring me down again.
The other person looks at the singer with contempt as they put the singer down once again.
I kneel down on my knees waiting for you to swing at me.
The singer is prepared for physical violence from the other person.
I can feel the pain that you have caused me. I can feel the pain, I can feel it.
The singer is acutely aware of the emotional pain inflicted by the other person.
I don’t mean to scream at you.
The singer did not intend to yell at the other person.
Don’t blame it on me, ‘cause I get it from my father.
The singer's behavior is inherited from their father, therefore the other person should not hold the singer solely responsible.
Awe, here we go again, always fighting and arguing.
The two constantly bicker.
Is this the way it’s gonna be, tell me? IS THIS THE WAY IT’S GONNA BE?
The singer questions if their relationship with the other person is going to be like this forever.
I can see that look in your eyes, acting like everything’s gonna be all right.
The other person pretends like everything is okay despite obvious tension.
You’ve taken a part of me no one could ever replace.
The other person has emotionally hurt the singer so badly that no one else could fill that void.
MY FATHER!
The singer is exclaiming that their father is the source of their behavioral issues.
You’ve taken a part of me. You’ve taken a part of me.
Reiteration of the idea that the other person has deeply hurt the singer.
MY FATHER!
Reiteration of the idea of parental influence on the singer's behavior.
MY FATHER!
Reaffirmation of the singer's belief that their father is the root of their problems.
I GET IT FROM MY…
The singer is about to complete the sentence and reveal that their father is the source of their behavioral problems.
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brielles8576
Shadow=the dark past
Us=you and your friends
Star=the last hope
Alight=the light that glowed once again
Fantasy=the fake always happy world
Imaginary=what you want the most. Etc
Atlantis=your home
Sea=what you most love
Monsters=lies ungratefulness ect
Faded=the darkest place
Lost=people who made you like this
Shallow waters=biggest evil
Deeper dive=enemies
Eternal=the fire that keeps you going
Silence=the people you once knew
Breathing=the thing that helps you on the journey
Alive=hugest hope
Bright=your friends
Heart=your love
Fire=the flame in your heart
Wild=the most darkest times
@defonot_sophie
I grew with this song.
I wrote this poem cuz I’m bored
The life in your childhood never fades,
As it lives in your childhood.
Your childhood never fades,
As it lives in your heart.
Mistakes have been made.
Hearts have been broken
Friends have been lost.
Haters have hated.
Yet here you are,
YOU survived through all of that and more
YOU have achieved all your goals
YOU changed your life
AND YOU. are enough.
@ghina6612
The saddest part of your life is when the person who gave you the best memories become a memory
After few months: 1 to 2 months passed on me from the day I started listening to this song and it opened my way to watch sad songs and now faded is more than ever my favorite song
@7clouds
What's your favorite song by Alan Walker?
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@trishamaelumictin3185
Faded My FAVORITE SONG!
@trishamaelumictin3185
Can Make Me Cry!
@acesteel6788
my favs are faded end of time and darkside
@timmeaj4322
Lily, faded, Unity are my favorites ♥️❤️
@tejusisterscreations6830
Alone
@arpitha754
2024,anyone?
@ulviyyegubatova-bm7cw
Yes
@deathbyyboredom
Yessir
@ArjunSingh-hz2ny
Yes 🙋🏻