Don't Blame Your Daughter
The Cardigans. Lyrics

Don't blame your daughter
Don't hold your daughter responsible for anything done wrong or faulty.

That's just sentimental
The feeling of blaming your daughter is just based on emotions.

And don't blame your mum
Do not accuse your mother for your mistakes.

For all that you've done wrong
Don't consider your mom responsible for all the wrong things you’ve done.

Your daddy's not guilty
Your father is not guilty of any wrongdoing.

You came out a little faulty
You had some defects when you were born.

And the factory closed
Your factory or source for development and growth is no longer available.

So you can't hold them liable
You cannot blame or demand accountability from anyone for your circumstances.

You come from an island
You come from a place of isolation or detachment.

You're cutting diamonds
You are refining yourself and finding value through difficult circumstances.

With a rubber knife
You are making progress, but not with the most efficient means or tools.

Your autograph's is worthless
Your signature or mark is of no value.

So don't send me letters
There is nothing of worth or significance you have to offer.

And don't mail me cash
Your money is of no use or value.

'Cause your money is no good
Your funds are not beneficial or useful in any way.

What's left in your mattress
The only things you have left are the lowest quality or value items.

Is holes and lack of love left
All you have left in your possession are gaps and deficiencies of love.

Some hair from a horse
The only thing you can offer is hair from an animal.

And none of it is yours, man
You do not truly own or possess anything significant.

And the song you sing today
The music you’re producing right now or the actions you’re taking.

Wasn't always in your head
These activities you engage in have not always been a part of your plans or intentions.

The words you try to say
The mutual feelings or thoughts you want to express.

Are the ones you should've said
You should have willingly expressed those thoughts or emotions earlier.

They're glistening like diamonds
These thoughts or emotions are valuable and worth paying attention to.

Go out and find them
You should persevere and seek out these valuable insights.

But don't blame your daughter
However, do not accuse or blame your daughter for the difficult circumstances or struggles you face.

Read me your tombstone
Give me your final words or sentiment.

Tell me you're sorry
Confess and apologize for any wrongdoings you committed.

Fax me your will
Show me your intentions for the future.

You owe me something still
You still have something left to offer or fulfill.

Blood is like water
Family connections can sometimes be weak or lacking.

The bath that you poured me
The experiences you’ve given me.

Has drained and is gone
Those experiences are not capable of being retrieved or repeated.

Don't blame it on your son
Do not hold your son responsible for any negative circumstances or experiences.

The world is full of diamonds
The world is full of opportunities and valuable insights.

Go out and find them
Go out into the world and seek those valuable insights and opportunities.