Oh Deceiver
Right Away Great Captain! Lyrics


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Was it worth it?
Can you still sleep
The way i used to

Oh brother
Our blood was so thick
Can you still smile
Into my daughters eyes

I could just sink
Into this sea, forever

Oh inside
You feel like needles
Woman how could you
Do this to me?

Oh captain
Who is your captain?
Who hears you crying?
Is it okay to cry...

Sometimes?





Sometimes...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Oh Deceiver" by Right Away Great Captain! are a reflection on the pain and betrayal caused by someone close to the singer. The opening lines, "Was it worth it? Can you still sleep the way I used to?" question whether the deceiving party was really better off for causing the hurt they did. The following lines asking if the person can still smile into the singer's daughter's eyes emphasize the depth of the betrayal and the fact that it hurt not only the singer, but those closest to them.


The singer goes on to describe feeling like they could sink forever into a sea of pain, before questioning the identity of their own captain and asking who hears their own cries. The song ends on a somber note, with the question of whether it's okay to cry sometimes, further emphasizing the emotional turmoil present throughout the song.


Overall, the lyrics of "Oh Deceiver" paint a picture of the pain and confusion caused by someone close betraying one's trust. The singer questions the motives and actions of the deceiving party while also grappling with their own emotions and seeking comfort in their own vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Was it worth it?
Do you feel satisfied with your deceitful actions?


Can you still sleep The way I used to
Are you able to sleep soundly at night like I used to before you betrayed me?


Oh brother Our blood was so thick
We were once so close and shared a strong bond as siblings.


Can you still smile Into my daughter's eyes
Are you able to look into the innocent eyes of my daughter without feeling guilty for your actions?


I could just sink Into this sea, forever
I feel so overwhelmed with pain that I could disappear forever.


Oh inside You feel like needles
The betrayal and deceit I feel inside is like sharp needles piercing through me.


Woman how could you Do this to me?
How could you, a woman I once trusted and loved, betray me in such a hurtful way?


Oh captain Who is your captain? Who hears you crying? Is it okay to cry... Sometimes?
The artist is addressing themselves and questioning who they can turn to during their moments of weakness and sadness. They wonder if it's okay to let their emotions flow and cry sometimes.




Writer(s): John Andrew Hull

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