Hands
Father Lyrics
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I'm too weak to fight
You're killing by numbers baby
With no end in sight
What's one more bruise to suffer through
Long as it's you
It's only you
Is it a crime
I'm sure I'm to blame baby
You'll wear that just fine
It wasn't so long
Not long ago
That I called you mine
You were all mine
Put down your hands
I'm only a man
I need time to heal baby
That's not in your plan
Now there's no use
All I am to you
Is some kind of fool
Some kind of fool
I'm just a fool baby
Some kind of fool
You know I'm a fool
Some kind of fool
Yeah girl I'm a fool
You know I'm a fool
Watch out I'm a fool
The lyrics of "Father's Song (Hands)" delve into themes of pain, weakness, and emotional manipulation within a tumultuous relationship. The first verse sets the tone by expressing the singer's inability to handle the pain inflicted by their partner. They feel too weak to fight back against the consistent hurt they endure, as their partner seems to systematically inflict it upon them "by numbers" without any end in sight.
The chorus emphasizes the internal struggle the singer faces. They are willing to tolerate more suffering, as long as it comes from their partner. The lyrics imply that they love their partner so much that enduring further bruises is worth it, even if it leads to more pain.
The second verse reveals the imbalance in the relationship and highlights the singer's self-blame. They believe it is their fault for not being able to discern their partner's true thoughts and feelings. This misunderstanding may cause confusion and contribute to the cycle of suffering. The lyrics also imply that their partner is almost pleased with their emotional manipulation, wearing the blame as if it is a natural fit for them.
In the bridge, the singer addresses their partner directly, pleading for them to stop their abusive behavior. They acknowledge their vulnerability as a human being, in need of time to heal from the pain inflicted upon them. However, it becomes clear that their plea falls on deaf ears, as their partner continues to treat them as a fool, disregarding their emotions and disregarding their need for healing.
Overall, "Father's Song (Hands)" serves as a poignant reflection on the complexities of an abusive relationship, exploring themes of pain, manipulation, and self-blame. It sheds light on the struggle of a person caught in a cycle of abuse, desperately seeking healing and understanding from their partner but realizing that they may forever remain a fool in their eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand the pain
The emotional pain caused by our relationship has become unbearable for me.
I'm too weak to fight
I don't possess the strength or courage to stand up against the harm you inflict upon me.
You're killing by numbers baby
You are systematically causing me harm and pain, with no regard for the consequences.
With no end in sight
There seems to be no foreseeable resolution or cessation to the suffering I experience because of you.
What's one more bruise to suffer through
To me, enduring another hurt or injury inflicted by you is just another addition to the ongoing cycle of pain.
Long as it's you
As long as you are the one causing the pain, I am willing to face whatever suffering comes my way.
It's only you
You are the sole source of my pain and suffering in this relationship.
Is it a crime
Is it wrong of me to be unable to understand your thoughts and feelings?
I can't read your mind
I am incapable of intuitively grasping your thoughts and emotions without you explicitly expressing them.
I'm sure I'm to blame baby
I am certain that you hold me responsible for the troubles and issues we face in our relationship.
You'll wear that just fine
You are comfortable with blaming me for our problems and have no qualms in accepting it.
It wasn't so long
Not a significant amount of time has passed since we used to be together.
Not long ago
It feels like just a short while back when we were romantically involved.
That I called you mine
There was a point in time when I considered you to be exclusively mine.
You were all mine
During that period, you belonged solely to me and were not involved with anyone else.
Put down your hands
Please stop physically hurting me or causing harm with your actions.
I'm only a man
I am human and vulnerable, susceptible to emotional pain, and in need of understanding and compassion.
I need time to heal baby
I require an adequate amount of time to recover and find solace from the wounds you have caused me.
That's not in your plan
Your intentions do not involve allowing me the necessary time and space to heal and find peace within myself.
Now there's no use
There seems to be no purpose or benefit in continuing this relationship anymore.
All I am to you
From your perspective, I am reduced to being merely a source of amusement or disadvantage.
Is some kind of fool
In your eyes, I am seen as a foolish and gullible person.
I'm just a fool baby
I recognize that I am being foolish and naive in my devotion to you.
Some kind of fool
I am perceived as a particular kind of foolish person who falls for your manipulative tactics.
You know I'm a fool
You are aware of my vulnerability and the fact that I am easily taken advantage of.
Watch out I'm a fool
Be cautious because I am susceptible to making unwise decisions and being deceived by you.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Damion Ceniccola
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
R y a n C e l s i u s Β° S o u n d s
good shit fam!
Miles Ochunta
father is so underrated but happy father's day dad..
Wwapojr 450rugershooter
no lie where he at bruh call that man i need my child support sike joking another day for him
Orange Bubblegum
kaoticTv grow up stop being a follower
Orange Bubblegum
no he just trash and look like every other artist.
Yung activist
Miles Robinson lmao
Esme S
Father underrated but so is Meltycanon
The Loofah
Somehow Father just made me wanna throw hands to a beat that sounds like it was produced by The Wiggles
Wwapojr 450rugershooter
somebody call this man
thegoldmicrophone
The Loofah fruit salad yummy yummy