Broken Home
Ghetts feat. Folly Rae Lyrics
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I've seen lies tear families apart
I've seen my own daddy depart
Even though he stuck around
I handled his half
Nowadays it ain't likely that
A marriage will last
Katie Price gets married for laughs
Woman that carries a past
Homewreckers runnin round damaging yards
Mother, sister, brother
No father in the picture
Now mum wants another mister, lover
But the kids come first and they'll suffer
Which one is she gonna choose?
Oh, mother
Your kids are gonna need you much
More than I ever did
And even though you ain't got
A whole lotta money
It's still over everything
(Everything else is irrelevant)
Call out, and I hope you hear me
A lonely voice in the crowd, in the crowd
Call out, with all I have in me
Promise you won't let me down
It's a lonely road (it's a lonely road)
Show me home
Or am I just a consequence of a broken home
(of a broken home)
It's a lonely road (it's a lonely road)
Show me home
Just another consequence of a broken home
(of a broken home)
Single mothers with kids the same age as
Their own little brothers that's his uncle
But you would think they're cousins
I ain't judgin
I'm humble when it comes to this discussion
I'm from a road full of broken homes
Where kids find out what the grown-ups know
Little man's gotta play the grown-up's role
Macaulay Culkin he's home alone
Daddy's in the bin
Mummy's working the night shift
She ain't got enough money
To pay the child-minders
Daddy's on the wing
Wishing it wasn't like this
And plus he got caught before
The money was divided
The lyrics of "Broken Home" by Ghetts feat. Folly Rae explore the theme of broken families and the struggles that come with it. The song delves into the experiences of the artist growing up in a broken home, witnessing the departure of his father and the emotional turmoil that follows. It reflects on the impact of lies on tearing families apart and the difficulties faced by single mothers trying to provide for their children.
The lyrics highlight the challenges faced in modern relationships, where marriages don't often last and infidelity is prevalent. The reference to Katie Price, a British media personality known for her multiple marriages, suggests that some people don't take marriage seriously. The line about men not wanting women with a "carries a past" suggests the stigma faced by women who have been through previous relationships or have children from previous marriages.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the mother in the family unit, acknowledging that despite any financial difficulties, she is vital to the well-being of her children. The plea for the mother to prioritize her children's needs over everything else showcases the artist's understanding of the sacrifices mothers often make to ensure their children are taken care of.
Overall, "Broken Home" sheds light on the complexities and hardships faced by individuals growing up in broken families, highlighting the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved and emphasizing the significance of parental love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand on my heart
I solemnly swear
I've seen lies tear families apart
I've witnessed how deceit can destroy families
I've seen my own daddy depart
I've experienced my own father leaving
Even though he stuck around
Although he remained physically present
I handled his half
I had to manage his absence
Nowadays it ain't likely that
In current times, it's unlikely that
A marriage will last
A marriage will endure
Katie Price gets married for laughs
Katie Price enters marriages for amusement
But most men don't want a
However, most men do not desire a
Woman that carries a past
Woman burdened with a history
Homewreckers runnin round damaging yards
Home-wreckers causing chaos in households
Mother, sister, brother
Maternal figure, sibling, sibling
No father in the picture
Absence of a fatherly figure
Now mum wants another mister, lover
Now mom seeks a new partner, lover
But the kids come first and they'll suffer
Yet the children must be prioritized and will endure hardship
Which one is she gonna choose?
Whom will she ultimately select?
Oh, mother
Oh, dear mother
Your kids are gonna need you much
Your children will require you greatly
More than I ever did
More than I ever did myself
And even though you ain't got
Despite not having
A whole lotta money
A significant amount of money
It's still over everything
It still surpasses everything else
(Everything else is irrelevant)
(All other things are unimportant)
Call out, and I hope you hear me
Speak out and I desire for you to listen
A lonely voice in the crowd, in the crowd
A solitary voice amidst the multitude
Call out, with all I have in me
Cry out, with all my strength
Promise you won't let me down
Assure me you won't disappoint me
It's a lonely road (it's a lonely road)
It's a solitary journey
Show me home
Guide me to a place of belonging
Or am I just a consequence of a broken home
Or am I merely the outcome of a dysfunctional family
(of a broken home)
(of a fractured household)
It's a lonely road (it's a lonely road)
It's a solitary journey
Show me home
Lead me to a place of belonging
Just another consequence of a broken home
Simply another result of a dysfunctional family
(of a broken home)
(of a fractured household)
Single mothers with kids the same age as
Unmarried mothers with children of identical age as
Their own little brothers that's his uncle
The mother's own younger sibling becomes an uncle to her child
But you would think they're cousins
Yet, one would assume they are cousins
I ain't judgin
I'm not passing judgment
I'm humble when it comes to this discussion
I approach this topic with humility
I'm from a road full of broken homes
I originate from a neighborhood with numerous dysfunctional families
Where kids find out what the grown-ups know
Where children discover the knowledge possessed by adults
Little man's gotta play the grown-up's role
Young boys have to assume the responsibilities of adults
Macaulay Culkin he's home alone
Like Macaulay Culkin, he is left without parental supervision
Daddy's in the bin
Father is incarcerated
Mummy's working the night shift
Mother is employed in nocturnal hours
She ain't got enough money
She doesn't possess sufficient funds
To pay the child-minders
To compensate the caretakers
Daddy's on the wing
Father is imprisoned
Wishing it wasn't like this
Longing for a different reality
And plus he got caught before
Moreover, he was apprehended previously
The money was divided
The money was shared
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GUZ LALLY, JUSTIN CLARKE, KOFI OWUSU, NICK ARMOUR, SILVANO STUURMAN
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