Sacrifice
Nohidea Lyrics
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So she doesn't get to come home this weekend.
No fair!
It can't be helped May.
You want her to die May? Is that what you want?
C'mon May.
The lyrics of Nohidea's song Sacrifice speak to the difficult and heartbreaking reality of a family member's illness. The first few lines reveal that the singer's mother is unwell, and the doctor has informed them that she cannot go home for the weekend. The singer, May, then expresses their frustration and sadness at the situation with the exclamation, "No fair!" However, someone - perhaps another family member or a friend - reassures May that their mother's health cannot be helped.
The lyrics take a painful turn when it is suggested that May may want her own mother to die. This moment is particularly heart-wrenching, as it speaks to the deep emotions that come with caring for someone who is ill. May's response is not shared, but the final reassurance to "c'mon" could be interpreted as an attempt to ease May's distress or to distract them from the difficult thoughts that have been raised.
Overall, the lyrics of Sacrifice are a poignant exploration of the challenges that come with caring for a family member who is unwell. The song recognizes the deep love and connection that exist within families, but also highlights the intensity of the emotions that result from illness and the toll it can take on those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
May, the doctor said Mom's not doing well
May, the doctor informed us that our mother's health is not in a good state
So she doesn't get to come home this weekend.
Therefore, she won't be able to return home this weekend
No fair!
That's not justified!
It can't be helped May.
Unfortunately, it's beyond our control May
You want her to die May? Is that what you want?
Are you asking for her to die May? Is that what you truly desire?
C'mon May.
Come on May, let's be reasonable about this
Writer(s): christopher charles tennant
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.