Titanic
H.O.P.E. Lyrics
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And I don't understand
Don't feel like a boy and it's not getting clearer
But I don't feel like a man
I'm seventeen and I'm somebody's son
My dad don't know where I stand
Cause when he looks at me
He don't know what I am
The lyrics to H.O.P.E.'s song "Titanic" appear to explore themes of self-identity and the confusion that can arise during the teenage years. The opening lines suggest a sense of disconnection and lack of self-understanding, as the singer looks at themselves in the mirror and feels uncertain about their gender and identity. The lines "Don't feel like a boy and it's not getting clearer / But I don't feel like a man" suggest a sense of being stuck between different stages of development and lacking a clear sense of self.
The second verse adds another layer of complexity to this theme, as the singer reflects on their relationship with their father. The mention of being "somebody's son" suggests a sense of obligation to fulfill a certain role or expectation, which the singer feels they are failing to do. The line "He don't know what I am" suggests a sense of alienation from the father figure and a fear of rejection or disapproval.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at my face in the mirror
As an introspective act, I gaze at my reflection in the mirror and begin to question my identity.
And I don't understand
I become aware of the fact that I am confused about my sense of self.
Don't feel like a boy and it's not getting clearer
Despite being biologically male, I do not feel like a typical boy, and my confusion only seems to increase with time.
But I don't feel like a man
Although I am close to reaching adulthood, I do not yet feel like I have matured fully and acquired the expected traits of a grown-up man.
I'm seventeen and I'm somebody's son
I acknowledge that I am in my late teens and that I am a son to someone.
My dad don't know where I stand
My father is uncertain about my current mindset and how I perceive myself.
Cause when he looks at me
Whenever my father gazes upon my form,
He don't like what he sees
He senses an unease within me and is unhappy with my uncertain state of mind.
He don't know what I am
My father is completely oblivious as to my true nature and what identity I identify with.
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Rhiannon Rae
WOW! That was beautiful :D Totally loved that song with that movie, wonderful combination. 5*'s and into the fav's!!
omilzomil
Titanic is my favorite movie ever, and I loved this song as well. Wonderful job!!!
val
Thanks so much ! I really love this song !
MK Sullivan
This is my favorite movie and you did a wonderful job, truly. I cried and seeig this with this song attached, made me shed a tear. I know why I love this movie so much, Jack was Rose's 'Only Hope' He got her from the first time he saw her on the deck. He knew and in time Rose knew it too, so great video.
lilzlove
This is so beautiful! :') aww i love it!
Marisa Lima
love this movie
Andrea Incera Terán
I love the song and the movie... It´s amazing!! Congratulations!!
Jen B
You have quite a director's eye... I got this song off of iTunes after I saw your video, and since I am a fan of Titanic, I love that you used deleted scenes! Everything went so well with the music! Keep it up!!
CantStayAway
that was SO well done! awesome job!
val
Thanks raulox . I appreciate all your recommendations :)As I mentioned before I too do have some songs in mind already but getting time to do them is a bit difficult at present.. I agree Hans Zimmer is an amazing composer and I have enjoyed his work too :) Thanks again .