farmer`s daughter
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Oh fuckin' sick and tired of all your games
All I ever wanted was you to take care of me
Honor thy mother and father too
But I know there ain't no way in hell that God mentioned you
All I ever wanted was you to be there for me
Ooh all ever need was you to be here for me
This time is the last time you're gonna see us around
Oh this was your last chance to prove you wouldn't let me down
So go on, get going and get away from here
All alone is how you're gonna spend the rest of your years
'Cause I'm no farmer's daughter anymore, mommy dear.
Remember back in high school, my brothers and me
Willie put his head through the door to find clarity
You'd come home with bourbon breath, Jack in the air
And when you broke my bones I told the school I fell down the stairs
All I ever wanted was for you to be there for me
All I ever needed was for you to be here for me
This time is the last time you're gonna see us around
Oh this was your last chance to prove you wouldn't let me down
So go on, get going and get away from here
All alone is how you're gonna spend the rest of your years
'Cause I'm no farmer's daughter anymore,
No farmer's daughter anymore
No farmer's daughter anymore, mm, mommy dear.
Mm, mommy dear
The lyrics of “Farmer’s Daughter” by Crystal Bowersox explores the relationship between a mother and her daughter. The song begins with the daughter proclaiming that she is “halfway to crazy, not far from sane” as she is exhausted and no longer wants to play games with her mother. All she has ever wanted was for her mother to take care of her and be there for her. However, she understands the importance of honoring one’s parents but believes that God didn’t mention her mother. She is tired of being let down and abandoned when she needed her the most.
As the song progresses, the daughter reminisces about her childhood where she and her brothers were abused by their mother when she came home with bourbon breath and Jack in the air. The daughter would cover up for her mother by telling the school she fell down the stairs when in reality, her mother was the one who abused her. All she ever wanted was for her mother to be present and take care of her.
In the chorus, the daughter declares that this is the last time her mother will see them around and that her mother has lost her chance to prove herself. She urges her mother to leave and warns her that she will spend the rest of her years alone because the daughter is no longer that “farmer’s daughter” obedient to her mother. The song ends with the daughter addressing her mother as “mommy dear” indicating the emotional distance between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Halfway to crazy, not far from sane
I am struggling with my mental health and need support.
Oh fuckin' sick and tired of all your games
I am exhausted and fed up of being mistreated by you.
All I ever wanted was you to take care of me
I wanted you to be a responsible and caring parent.
Honor thy mother and father too
I believe in respecting my parents and receiving their love in return.
But I know there ain't no way in hell that God mentioned you
I don't think you are the kind of parent that God would want me to have.
Ooh all ever need was you to be here for me
All I need is the support and presence of a loving parent.
This time is the last time you're gonna see us around
I am cutting ties with you after this final interaction.
Oh this was your last chance to prove you wouldn't let me down
I gave you a final opportunity to show me that you care, but you failed.
So go on, get going and get away from here
I want you to leave my life and stay away from me forever.
All alone is how you're gonna spend the rest of your years
I believe that you will never have meaningful relationships with anyone because of your behavior.
'Cause I'm no farmer's daughter anymore, mommy dear
I am no longer the naive and submissive daughter that you used to control.
Remember back in high school, my brothers and me
I remember our shared experiences growing up together.
Willie put his head through the door to find clarity
My brother was struggling and acting out as a result of your neglect.
You'd come home with bourbon breath, Jack in the air
You were an alcoholic and your addiction negatively affected our family.
And when you broke my bones I told the school I fell down the stairs
You were physically abusive and I lied to cover up your violence.
No farmer's daughter anymore
I have grown and become independent in spite of your attempts to control me.
Mm, mommy dear.
Despite everything, there is still a part of me that loves and longs for your affection.
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