Ode to My Family
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Understand the things I say, don't turn away from me
'Cause I've spent half my life out there, you wouldn't disagree
Do you see me? Do you see? Do you like me?
Do you like me standing there? Do you notice?
Do you know? Do you see me? Do you see me?
Does anyone care?

Unhappiness where's when I was young and we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised to see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother
She hold me, she hold me, when I was out there
My father, my father
He liked me, oh, he liked me, does anyone care?

Understand what I've become, it wasn't my design
And people everywhere think something better than I am
I miss you, I miss, 'cause I liked it
'Cause I liked it, when I was out there, do you know this?
Do you know you did not find me? You did not find
Does anyone care?

Unhappiness where's when I was young and we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised to see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother
She hold me, she hold me, when I was out there
My father, my father
He liked me, oh he liked me, does anyone care?

Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
Does anyone care?
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Overall Meaning

The Cranberries’ “Ode to My Family” is a song about coming to terms with one’s past and accepting who they are. The song is told from the perspective of a grown-up reflecting on their childhood and realizing that their youthful perspective on life was not realistic. The lyrics “Understand the things I say, don't turn away from me, ‘Cause I've spent half my life out there, you wouldn't disagree” suggest that the singer has lived a somewhat isolated life and is reaching out for understanding and connection from others.


The chorus emphasizes the singer’s desire for someone to notice and care about them. The lines “Does anyone care? Does anyone care?” are repeated eight times, emphasizing the singer’s loneliness and isolation. The second verse highlights the singer’s longing for a simpler time when life was carefree and fun. It also introduces the singer’s parents as sources of comfort and acceptance.


Overall, “Ode to My Family” is a poignant reflection on the complexities of growing up, and the struggles of reconciling the past with the present. The song is touching and relatable, as many people have experienced feelings of loneliness and longing for acceptance at some point in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Understand the things I say, don't turn away from me
Listen to me and try to understand me, don't ignore me or turn away.


'Cause I've spent half my life out there, you wouldn't disagree
I have been through a lot and you cannot deny this fact.


Do you see me? Do you see? Do you like me?
Do you really see me and acknowledge my existence? Do you like me as a person?


Do you like me standing there? Do you notice?
Do you appreciate my presence and acknowledge me when I am around?


Do you know? Do you see me? Do you see me?
Do you understand the real me? Do you really see me for who I am?


Does anyone care?
Does anyone truly care about me and my well-being?


Unhappiness where's when I was young and we didn't give a damn
I was unhappy when I was young, but we didn't care back then.


'Cause we were raised to see life as fun and take it if we can
We were raised to enjoy life and make the most of it.


My mother, my mother
My mother was always there for me.


She hold me, she hold me, when I was out there
She comforted me when I was feeling lost or alone.


My father, my father
My father also played an important role in my life.


He liked me, oh he liked me, does anyone care?
My father cared about me, but does anyone else care about me now?


Understand what I've become, it wasn't my design
Try to understand who I am now, it's not something I chose for myself.


And people everywhere think something better than I am
Everyone judges me and thinks they are better than me.


I miss you, I miss, 'cause I liked it
I miss the people who used to care about me, because I loved feeling loved and appreciated.


when I was out there, do you know this?
When I was out there, I enjoyed feeling loved and appreciated. Do you understand this?


Do you know you did not find me? You did not find
You never really found me and understood me for who I am.


Does anyone care?
Once again, does anyone really care about me and my well-being?




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@melissacrockett4085

My mother, my mother,
She'd hold me,
She'd hold me when i was out there
My father, my father
He liked me, well he liked me does anyone care?
A beautiful song and relate .My mom and dad are no longer here..
Song brings me bck to childhood, life was easy then bam, adolescence & adulthood bring so many wonderful experiences too but ,
when childhood is over and you lose your parents.Gutwrenching)
MY FATHER , MY MOTHER LIKED ME,AND NO ONE CARES.😢❤



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Understand the things I say
Don't turn away from me
'Cause I've spent half my life out there
You wouldn't disagree
Do you see me? Do you see?
Do you like me? Do you like me standing there?
Do you notice? Do you know?
Do you see me? Do you see me?
Does anyone care?

Unhappiness where's when I was young
And we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised
To see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother she hold me
Did she hold me ,when I was out there
My father, my father, he liked me
Oh he liked me,does anyone care?

Understand what I've become
It wasn't my design
And people everywhere think
Something better than I am
But I miss you, I miss
'Cause I liked it. I liked it
When I was out there
Do you know this ? D'you know
You did not find me, you did not find
Does anyone care?

Unhappiness was when I was young,
And we didn't give a damn
'Cause we were raised
To see life as fun, and take it if we can
My mother, my mother she hold me
Did she hold me ,when I was out there
My father, my father, he liked me
Oh he liked me,does anyone care?

does anyone care?



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Forever The Cranberries

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Yes.

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The king is already gone, prince too, now queen, - the royals are fading away ... sad

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Igor Presnyakov literally all my favorite singers are dead...
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Igor Presnyakov listening to this song before already brought me to tears.. and now after this news, I just cried so badly..

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