Only Son
Liz Phair Lyrics

All these babies are born
There are so many children born into unfortunate circumstances and unsupportive families.

To the wrong kind of people
These babies are often born into families that can't offer them the love, care, and resources they need to grow and succeed.

And I wish I had known
I wish I had known that I was going to be part of this cycle, that I would fail my family, and that my actions would cause pain and disappointment.

I was not good enough
I know deep down that I am not enough to please my family and meet their expectations, despite all the efforts I have made.

I'm the worst kind of son
I am a failure in my mother's eyes, and I bring shame and disappointment to my family by not living up to their standards.

Bringing shame to my family
My actions and decisions have not only hurt me but also caused disgrace and dishonor to the people who raised me and loved me.

And I know I have worn
I know that I have caused so much pain and exhaustion to my mother, who has been trying to help me and support me all these years.

My mother's heart out, believe me
I have drained my mother emotionally and mentally, and I can see the hurt and pain in her eyes whenever she looks at me.

I saw it
I can see the disappointment and disapproval in my mother's gaze, and it's a constant reminder of my failures.

I saw it coming
I knew that I was going to disappoint my family and fall short of their expectations, and yet I couldn't do anything to prevent it or make it right.

All these things I have done
I have hurt and betrayed my sister, who deserves better from me as her older sibling and supporter.

To my little little sister
My actions have caused pain and mistrust in my younger sister, who looks up to me and needs my guidance and care.

When I tried to support her
Even though I tried to help and be there for my sister, my past actions and failures have made it hard for her to trust me or believe that I truly care.

She don't believe me
My sister has lost faith in me, and it's heartbreaking to see how much I have hurt her and caused her to doubt my intentions.

Why should she?
I have given her no reason to believe in me or trust me, and it's a hard reality to face.

I hurt her
My mistakes and shortcomings have hurt my sister, and I can see the pain and disappointment in her eyes whenever she looks at me.

I mean I hurt her
My actions have caused lasting damage to my sister's emotional and mental well-being, and I can't take that back or fix it.

So goodbye, so long, I'm gone already
I am ready to leave behind this painful and disappointing life and start anew, even if it means leaving my loved ones behind.

I'm running out of time
I feel like I'm running out of chances and opportunities to change my life, and I don't want to waste any more time.

I'm losing my mind
I am overwhelmed and exhausted by the weight of my past mistakes and regrets, and it's taking a toll on my mental health.

Won't you come take me home?
I am looking for someone to rescue me from my self-destructive tendencies and show me a way out of this hopeless situation.

Won't somebody hold me?
I need someone to comfort and support me, to hold me tight and tell me that everything will be okay, even if it won't be.

Like a field full of poppies
Life is full of beautiful and delicate things, like poppies that bloom and wither in the fields, often unseen and unknown.

Who's gonna know which are torn?
In the grand scheme of things, it's hard to tell who is suffering or struggling, and it's easy to ignore or dismiss their pain.

I believe I'll soon leave the meadow
I am ready to move on from this stagnant and unfulfilling life and explore new horizons, even if it means leaving behind familiar landscapes.

I see my shadow
I can see the darkness and sadness within me, the shadow that follows me wherever I go, and I know that I need to confront it.

I think I'm losing my soul
I feel like I'm losing the essence of who I am, my spirit and my identity, and it's a scary and depressing thought to entertain.