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Shane McDonnell Lyrics
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Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway
The coat she wore still lies upon the bed
The book I gave her that she never read
She left without a single word to say
Her father didn't like me anyway
Cause she wasn't happy with the way we lived
I suppose I should have begged with her to stay
Her father didn't like me anyway
And Oh! Daddy didn't like the clothes I wear
And Oh! Daddy didn't like my hair
I suppose that if we tried to we could have found something to say
But daddy didn't even care
To tell the truth I didn't have the nerve
And I'm only getting just what I deserve
She left without a single word today
Her father was a right cunt anyway
The lyrics to "Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway" by Shane McDonnell are a poignant reflection on a love lost due to external forces, primarily the disapproval of the singer's lover's father. The song starts by establishing the physical remnants of the relationship - the coat she wore still on the bed and the book he gave her that she never read. From there, the singer reveals that she left without saying anything, indicating that perhaps they had been experiencing trouble in the relationship leading up to this point.
The lyrics then delve into the reasons for the relationship's failure, with the singer acknowledging that his lover always wanted more than he could give her, and that she was not happy with their shared circumstances. However, instead of pleading with her to stay, he let her go, in part due to the disapproval of her father. The repeated refrain of "daddy didn't like me anyway" highlights the pervasive impact that external forces can have on romantic relationships, even when the two people involved truly care for one another.
Overall, "Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway" is a haunting depiction of the heartbreak that can come from societal pressures on love. It speaks to the power that familial and societal expectations can have on our personal relationships and how difficult it can be to stand up to these forces.
Line by Line Meaning
The coat she wore still lies upon the bed
Her memory still lingers in this place
The book I gave her that she never read
Our relationship lacked communication
She left without a single word to say
She never gave me an explanation for leaving
Her father didn't like me anyway
The disapproval of her father contributed to our breakup
She always wanted more than I could give
Our relationship lacked fulfillment
Cause she wasn't happy with the way we lived
She desired a different lifestyle
I suppose I should have begged with her to stay
I regret not fighting for the relationship
And Oh! Daddy didn't like the clothes I wear
Her father's judgement extended to my appearance
And Oh! Daddy didn't like my hair
Her father's judgement extended to my hair
I suppose that if we tried to we could have found something to say
Communication could have possibly resolved our issues
But daddy didn't even care
Her father showed no interest in our relationship
To tell the truth I didn't have the nerve
I lacked the courage to confront our problems
And I'm only getting just what I deserve
I accept responsibility for the end of our relationship
Her father was a right cunt anyway
Her father's behavior was disrespectful and offensive
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AnnaNersesyanlight
Do these vocals belong to Isabel Bayrakdarian?
@Emerelle
Hi Anna, no they are mine :) I recorded them in a cottage at our home ✨
@AnnaNersesyanlight
@@Emerelle wow, sounds quite similar! Great job and nice voice!
@Emerelle
@@AnnaNersesyanlight Thank you so much! xo
@Dantalion15
@@AnnaNersesyanlight aahmm...no
@hellokana99
It's not heres
@paulkeyton2870
Without music this world would not exist. God has blessed us with the gift of music
@princepeterwolf
I don't understand how can a human being produce such sound. It's beautiful, thank you for sharing it
@capitanvalor
those 6 dislikes are from mordor
@neilmurphy966
captainbalor it's risen to 7..when it hits 9 we will know who it is.. (still enslaved since fall of Numenor 😉)