Her
Foli Lyrics

Mother Mother would you take my hand
Asking for comfort and support from my mother

Tell me Father would understand
Seeking approval and understanding from my father

If I told you that I am sorry
Apologizing for my actions and seeking forgiveness

I'll break my back, I'll crack the whip just to see you smile
Willing to go to any lengths to make my family happy

Just 18 but I gladly bare this burden just to make you proud
Feeling the pressure of responsibility at a young age but determined to succeed for my family's sake

"I'm proud of you" I waited patiently for you to speak these words to me
Longing for words of encouragement and appreciation from my family

I wonder if I'll ever hear them since I now swim in eternity
Uncertain if I will ever receive the recognition and love that I crave, even in the afterlife

All these years I spent
Reflecting on the sacrifices and decisions I made for my family

Every decision I made every single step
Analyzing every choice I made and every action I took to ensure that it was in the best interest of my family

I took it was all for you I was an open book
Putting my family's needs before my own and being completely transparent about my intentions

But you still couldn't read, I was just a child in need
Feeling misunderstood and unsupported despite my efforts to prioritize my family

We won power and I'm glad
Celebrating a collective achievement or accomplishment with my family

But now you spend more time at the house than you do at home
Feeling a disconnect from my family due to their absence or lack of attention

I'm in another zone, you're back and I'm gone
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected from my family while they are physically present

Now something even stronger is preventing us from getting close
Experiencing an obstacle or barrier that is impacting my relationship with my family

I had to do it, that's what voices kept telling me
Justifying my actions as necessary due to external pressures or influences

They said it was the only way to stop the pain
Believing that my choices were necessary to alleviate emotional distress or suffering

For I brought shame upon the family name
Feeling guilty for actions that would bring dishonor or disgrace to my family

And these friends, would make sure nothing will ever be the same
Feeling betrayed or abandoned by friends who have caused turmoil within my family

So this girl that you raised had to raze what
Describing the internal struggle of having to destroy or give up a part of myself

God gave in attempt to save what remained of her pride
Believing that sacrificing a part of myself was necessary to preserve my dignity and self-worth

I hope you understand, I did this for you, for us
Expressing my motivation for making difficult choices as a means of protecting and supporting my family

I'm confident of your love and this is proof of mine
Believing in my family's love and hoping that my sacrifices will demonstrate my own love for them