My Father's Son
Lucky 7 Lyrics
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My dad never cared
And he never had a thing to share
I swear
When I was five
He was gone over seas
He left behind my mom and me
That's right
But it makes me wonder why
I do these things it's not me
It's you
It makes me mad
To see my mom in pain
Thirty-five years of stupid games
With him
But by his side
She kept her pride
And gave her love to the Lord above
But it makes no sense to cry
But it makes me wonder why
I do these things
It's not me
It's you
The lyrics to the Lucky 7's song "My Father's Son" speak to the pain and confusion that comes from growing up with an absent father. The singer explains that his dad never cared for him or his family, leaving them behind when he went overseas when the singer was just five years old. This abandonment created a significant void in his life, causing him to act out in ways that he doesn't fully understand. He acknowledges the anger he feels towards his father, who caused his mother so much pain over the years with his "stupid games." However, despite everything, she remained strong and devoted to her faith, providing stability and love to the singer even in the absence of his father.
The song highlights the complicated emotions that come with having an absentee father, simultaneously feeling resentment towards him while also acknowledging that his actions have had a profound impact on his life. The culmination of the lyrics in the line "It's not me / It's you" suggests a desire to break free from the cycle of pain created by his father's actions, recognizing that he is not responsible for the damage caused by his dad's absence but also acknowledging that it has left a lasting impression on him.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
My dad never cared
My father was never emotionally invested
And he never had a thing to share
He never shared anything with me or my family
I swear
I promise that this is true
When I was five
At the age of 5
He was gone over seas
He left to go overseas
He left behind my mom and me
He abandoned my mother and me
That's right
That's exactly what happened
But it makes no sense if you cry
Crying doesn't change the facts
But it makes me wonder why
It still makes me question why he did it
I do these things it's not me
My actions are influenced by his absence
It makes me mad
It angers me
To see my mom in pain
It's painful for me to witness my mother's suffering
Thirty-five years of stupid games
He's been playing childish games for 35 years
With him
Together with my father
But by his side
Despite that, my mother remained loyal
She kept her pride
She maintained her dignity
And gave her love to the Lord above
She expressed her love through her faith
But it makes no sense to cry
Crying doesn't undo the past
But it makes me wonder why
It still makes me wonder why he acted the way he did
I do these things
My behavior is a reaction to his influence
It's not me
I am not solely responsible
It's you
It's because of my father's actions
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Charles B
Man, this used to be my favorite band. These guys rock. I'm glad I was still able to find some of their songs on YouTube. Lucky7 = Badass. F&A...
Map To Gold Films
This band is so mysterious. It’s like they don’t exist. So hard to find anything about them. But for the short time they were around its nothing but pure Pop-Punk greatness!
Map To Gold Films
Johnathan Acee That's awesome! That story is part of Punk history! California Girl is what got me searching for more of this Band for years.
karla janeth
i love it ! 💜
upm
que buen grupo!
BringoDringus
Still love this.
Hypa Dub
please somebody,need this track in good quality !!!
Carlos Henrique
Acho q não existe, tenho essa mesma versão baixada no início dos anos 2000.