If You Weren't My Son I'd Hug You
Good Tiger Lyrics
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Trying to find my home
I've been lost for awhile
Sinking in myself
It's time to let go
Views from the past
Walks in the dark
Whatever "you" is
It's time to let go
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
And I've been thinking for days
Trying to find my worth
I've been squeezing sand
It's time to push on
Accept no complaints
Nothing sacred
These are known words
Forever speak my name
Whatever "that" is
It's time to let go
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
To what could have been our smiles are gone
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
What is there but to abandon
The hope of truth
What is there but to abandon
The hope of truth
The hope of truth
The hope of truth
The hope of truth
The lyrics of Good Tiger's song "If You Weren't My Son I'd Hug You" speak to a sense of disillusionment and self-reflection. The opening lines, "And I've been drinking for days, Trying to find my home, I've been lost for a while, Sinking in myself, It's time to let go," suggest a state of emotional turmoil and a desperate search for meaning and belonging. The singer feels disconnected and adrift, possibly grappling with feelings of loneliness and despair.
The chorus, "To what could have been, our smiles are gone, To where we were, I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again," reflects on what could have been a happy or fulfilling relationship or situation that has now faded away. There is a longing to revisit the past, but also an acceptance that things have changed and the need to move forward.
The second verse dives deeper into introspection, with lines like "I've been thinking for days, Trying to find my worth, I've been squeezing sand, It's time to push on, Accept no complaints." Here, the singer is questioning their own self-worth and grappling with the futility of certain efforts. The phrase "squeezing sand" symbolizes the futile attempt to hold onto something that cannot be grasped.
The repetition of the phrase "It's time to let go" throughout the song emphasizes the need for release and moving on. The singer realizes that clinging onto the past or dwelling on what could have been will only hinder their ability to find happiness and truth. The repeated questioning of "What is there but to abandon, The hope of truth" suggests a sense of resignation or acceptance of the unpredictable nature of reality and the understanding that sometimes, letting go is the only option.
Overall, "If You Weren't My Son I'd Hug You" is a poignant exploration of longing, self-discovery, and the importance of accepting change and letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've been drinking for days
I've been continuously consuming alcohol for an extended period of time
Trying to find my home
Attempting to discover a place where I truly belong
I've been lost for awhile
I have been feeling disoriented and uncertain for quite some time
Sinking in myself
Becoming overwhelmed by my own thoughts and emotions
It's time to let go
I need to release my attachments and move forward
Views from the past
Reflecting on memories from previous times
Walks in the dark
Journeying through difficult and unknown situations
Holding onto you
Clasping onto a certain person or presence
Whatever 'you' is
Regardless of what or who 'you' represents
To what could have been our smiles are gone
The potential happiness we could have shared has vanished
To where we were I'm sure we'll meet again, meet again
I am confident that we will reunite in the place where we used to be
And I've been thinking for days
I have been contemplating deeply for an extended period of time
Trying to find my worth
Struggling to discover my own value and importance
I've been squeezing sand
I have been futilely attempting to hold onto something impermanent
It's time to push on
It is necessary to continue moving forward
Accept no complaints
Refuse to acknowledge any negativity or grievances
Nothing sacred
There is no aspect that holds special significance
These are known words
These are familiar expressions or phrases
Forever speak my name
Always remember and acknowledge my existence
Whatever 'that' is
Irrespective of what or which 'that' refers to
What is there but to abandon
What other option is available besides giving up
The hope of truth
The expectation of discovering genuine reality
The hope of truth
The expectation of uncovering genuine reality
The hope of truth
The expectation of finding authentic truth
Contributed by Kaelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amberchristopher1402
My soul mate past away from overdose.. where are the birds was his song to me... and now this is my song to him. He would love it. We will meet again, my love.
@vigaxan86
This has been great, when the first few songs came out and I realized all the tracks were bring released like this I was a bit hesitant as someone who usually listens to new albums all in one go, but getting to digest each song week by week and hear the progression of the album over this span of time has been super cool and if done with care I think there's definitely several bands that could benefit from releasing their work like this.
@kornfan987
MOS DEF
@michaelrosenberger161
Well said. Yeah I love this band and the direction they took. If only they got the recognition they deserve. π€
@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL
@Orbitals Dude, check out Nomvdic! Their new album is fully out now, but they released it in this exact way π
@vigaxan86
@@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL Thanks for the recommendation, I gave the first few tracks a listen and they sound really good!
@svenwesterbeek1615
I loved going through the album like this. I'm generally pretty overwhelmed with new albums when I listen to all songs at once. Usually that leads to me not liking most of the songs and it taking a while before I get to enjoy it. This worked so well and I loved every song on the album.
@Birdseed99
DEZ SINGING YES LETS GO
@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL
...wait, what? THATβS NOT ELLIOTT?!?!
@FabulousKilljoy
Cool, where we going