Farewell
OH FYO! Lyrics
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Something was missing
And "dad" was little more than a name
I didn't know a little boy needs his
Fathers attention
To learn from his old man's mistakes
No I am not angry no more
The next time you leave through this door
I don't want you to carry the blame
Time to say
Farewell to you
Farewell to you
I forgive you
Forgive you
And say farewell to you
I've been growing up, you've been getting old
We became strangers
Time builds unbreakable walls
Now I'm kind of making up, trying to sort
Things I remember
As I walk down the hospital hall
I came just to memorize your face
And to show you somehow I still care
Your body turned into a cage
And you're just a captive in there
Time to say
Farewell to you
Farewell to you
I forgive you
Forgive you
And say farewell to you
Now spread your wings
It's okay, it's okay
Go spread your wings
Someday we'll meet again
Spread your wings
It's okay, it's okay
Go spread your wings
We'll talk it out later
Now spread your wings
Every now and then, I can feel again
Something is missing
Though "dad" was little more than a name
Now I'm blindfolded, following your steps
Lacking the lessons
That keep me from making mistakes
No I am not angry now that you're gone
No this time I'm nothing but sad
Sure I know you have been gone before
But this time I know
You won't come back
Time to say
Farewell to you
Farewell to you
I forgive you
Forgive you
And say farewell to you
Now spread your wings
It's okay, it's okay
Go spread your wings
Someday we'll meet again
Spread your wings
It's okay, it's okay
Go spread your wings
We'll talk it out later
Now spread your wings
The lyrics to OH FYO!'s song "Farewell" tell a deeply personal and emotional story about a strained relationship between a father and a child. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their childhood and how they didn't realize at the time that something was missing. The word "dad" was just a name without much meaning, and the singer didn't understand the importance of a father's attention in a young boy's life. However, as the singer grew older, they began to feel the absence of their father's presence and guidance.
Despite their past anger and resentment, the singer declares that they are no longer angry. They acknowledge that now is not the time to complain and blame their father as he leaves through the door. Instead, they choose to forgive him and bid him farewell. The singer is not seeking revenge or holding onto negative emotions, but rather letting go of the past and moving on.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the growing distance and estrangement between them and their father. The passing of time has created unbreakable walls and turned them into strangers. The singer visits their father in the hospital, hoping to preserve the memory of his face and show that they still care. However, they also acknowledge the sad reality that their father has become physically limited, trapped in his own body.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the message of forgiveness and farewell. The singer encourages their father to spread his wings and fly, despite the difficult circumstances. They reassure him that it's okay to let go and that someday they will meet again. The final verse reveals the singer's ongoing struggle with the absence of their father and the lessons they never learned. They express a mix of emotions, acknowledging that they are not angry now that he is gone but rather filled with sadness. They understand that their father has been gone before, but this time, they know he won't come back. The song ends with a final affirmation of farewell and a hopeful promise to meet again someday.
Overall, "Farewell" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complexities of a strained father-child relationship. It explores themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and the longing for connection despite the past.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a kid I didn't even think
In my childhood, I never questioned or considered
Something was missing
That something important was lacking or absent
And 'dad' was little more than a name
And my father figure was merely a title without substance
I didn't know a little boy needs his
I was unaware that a young boy requires the
Fathers attention
Undivided attention and care from his father
To learn from his old man's mistakes
In order to gain wisdom from his father's past errors
No I am not angry no more
I no longer harbor anger or resentment
This ain't the time to complain
This is not the appropriate occasion to express grievances
The next time you leave through this door
In the future when you depart from this place
I don't want you to carry the blame
I do not wish for you to bear the burden of guilt
Time to say
It is the moment to utter
Farewell to you
A goodbye, a parting message to you
I forgive you
I grant you my forgiveness
And say farewell to you
And bid you farewell
I've been growing up, you've been getting old
As I matured, you aged
We became strangers
Our relationship transformed into unfamiliarity
Time builds unbreakable walls
The passing of time constructs impenetrable barriers
Now I'm kind of making up, trying to sort
Now I am in the process of reconciling and attempting to organize
Things I remember
The memories that remain within me
As I walk down the hospital hall
While I traverse the corridors of the hospital
I came just to memorize your face
I arrived with the sole intention of etching your face into my memory
And to show you somehow I still care
And to somehow demonstrate that I still hold concern for you
Your body turned into a cage
Your physical form has become a prison
And you're just a captive in there
And you are merely confined within it
Now spread your wings
Now liberate yourself, embrace freedom
It's okay, it's okay
Everything will be fine, there is no need to worry
Go spread your wings
Take flight, venture forth
Someday we'll meet again
At some point in the future, we will reunite
We'll talk it out later
We will engage in conversation and resolve our issues at a later time
Every now and then, I can feel again
Occasionally, I experience emotions once more
Something is missing
There is still something absent
Though 'dad' was little more than a name
Even though 'dad' held little significance beyond being a term
Now I'm blindfolded, following your steps
Currently, I am metaphorically blindfolded, mimicking your actions
Lacking the lessons
Deprived of the teachings
That keep me from making mistakes
That prevent me from committing errors
No I am not angry now that you're gone
I no longer harbor anger now that you have departed
No this time I'm nothing but sad
This time, I am simply filled with sorrow
Sure I know you have been gone before
Certainly, I am aware of your previous absences
But this time I know
Yet this time, I am certain
You won't come back
You will not return
Now spread your wings
Now liberate yourself, embrace freedom
It's okay, it's okay
Everything will be fine, there is no need to worry
Go spread your wings
Take flight, venture forth
Someday we'll meet again
At some point in the future, we will reunite
We'll talk it out later
We will engage in conversation and resolve our issues at a later time
Now spread your wings
Now liberate yourself, embrace freedom
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Demetrius Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gemma2712
Such a beautiful song and performance 💜 Thank you 🙂
@OHFYO
Thanks a lot! ❤️
@UltraTommiS
Grandios. Endlich was Neues von Euch. Da geht echt jeder Song ins Ohr.
Ganz stark.
...und toller Chor 👌🏼
@HendrikDrums
Verdammt geil!🔥🤘🏻
@ChristianGarber6683
Wieder richtig gut Flix , ihr seid die beste Deutsche Band , ich liebe euere Musik , weil sie einem die Stimmung so gut verbessert , danke dafür an alle von OH FYO! , auch an den Chor 😍😍😍
@aniiibu
Ich finde das Lied so unglaublich schön, das habt ihr echt super gemacht!
Seit ihr damals auf dem COAL in Lübeck aufgetreten seid, seid ihr mir im Kopf geblieben mit euren Liedern und ich bin echt froh euch und eure Band da kennengelernt zu haben! Weiter so!!
@ChocolateSessions
Was für eine Fortsetzung zu unserer damaligen Session 😍
@ChristianSondermann
Geil geworden!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@ninafels9492
Ihr macht einfach Spaß 😊 Danke dafür!
@elmaeks
Geiler Text, Video und Sound ballert bös!!!