Dear Father
Sum 41(魔數41合唱團) Lyrics
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I know you as complete unknown
I guess it's better you don't bother
All our truth should be left alone
Be left alone...
Be left alone...
I learned the things you never showed me
Took the chances you'd have blown
And to this day the one and only
You remain a complete unknown
Complete unknown...
Complete unknown...
[Chorus:]
You're out there somewhere
I don't know if you care at all
It seems that you don't
It's as if the day will never come
So you remain a complete unknown
So many years I've been ignored
You've been gone without a trace
I'm getting used to knowing you're just a name without a face
Without a face...
Without a face...
[Chorus x 2]
I addressed this letter to "dear father"
I know you as complete unknown
I guess it's better you don't bother
All our truth should be left alone
You're out there somewhere
But don't know if you care at all
It seems that you don't
It's as if the day will never come
So you remain a complete unknown
[Chorus]
You're out there somewhere
I don't know if you care
The song "Dear Father" by Sum 41(魔數41合唱團) is a powerful and emotional track that deals with the pain and confusion of having an absent father. The lyrics speak to the frustration and sadness felt by the singer, who has learned to cope with the absence of their father but still longs for a connection with him. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer addresses their father as a "complete unknown" and acknowledges that it is better for them to remain that way. The second verse highlights the irony of the situation, as the singer has learned to be self-sufficient and take risks on their own, despite the fact that their father was never there to teach or guide them.
The chorus serves as a refrain, with the singer expressing their uncertainty about whether or not their father even cares about their existence. They feel as if they will never know the answer to this question, as their father remains a "complete unknown" and is seemingly unreachable. The final verse echoes the sentiments of the earlier verses, with the singer returning to the idea that it is best for them to simply let go of any hope for a relationship with their father. Ultimately, "Dear Father" is a powerful and poignant reflection on the pain and longing caused by the absence of a parent.
Line by Line Meaning
I addressed this letter to "dear father"
I wrote this message to you, my father.
I know you as complete unknown
You are a total stranger to me.
I guess it's better you don't bother
I think it's best if you don't get involved.
All our truth should be left alone
We should keep our secrets.
Be left alone...
Our matters should be kept private.
I learned the things you never showed me
I had to teach myself the things you didn't teach me.
Took the chances you'd have blown
I seized opportunities that you might not have taken.
And to this day the one and only
To this day, you are still the only one.
You remain a complete unknown
You are still a complete stranger to me.
Complete unknown...
You are completely unfamiliar to me.
[Chorus:]
Refrain:
You're out there somewhere
You exist somewhere.
I don't know if you care at all
I'm not sure if you care about me.
It seems that you don't
It feels like you don't care.
It's as if the day will never come
It seems like we may never reunite.
So you remain a complete unknown
You are still a total stranger to me.
So many years I've been ignored
I've been disregarded for so long.
You've been gone without a trace
You've disappeared without any trace.
I'm getting used to knowing you're just a name without a face
I'm getting accustomed to the idea that you're just a name to me, without an identity.
Without a face...
Without an identity...
[Chorus x 2]
Refrain x 2:
You're out there somewhere
You exist somewhere.
I don't know if you care
I'm unsure whether you care or not.
I addressed this letter to "dear father"
I wrote this message to you, my father.
I know you as complete unknown
You are completely unknown to me.
I guess it's better you don't bother
It's probably better if you don't get involved.
All our truth should be left alone
We should keep our secrets to ourselves.
You're out there somewhere
You still exist somewhere.
But don't know if you care at all
I'm still unsure if you care about me in any way.
It seems that you don't
It still feels like you don't care for me.
It's as if the day will never come
It seems like we may never reunite.
So you remain a complete unknown
You are and will always be a complete stranger to me.
[Chorus]
Refrain:
You're out there somewhere
You exist somewhere.
I don't know if you care at all
I'm not sure if you even care about me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY
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