Away
like father Lyrics
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You tried to explain yourself to me
And the things you left out
It was nothing new
I've been here before
But now it's keeping me up
'Cause everyone I ever loved
What's it like to live like this?
To be rich and not poor
It wasn't just you
I've gotten quite used to this by now
Wasted all alone
It's not that I blame them
But I can't stand the thought of being second best
'Cause everyone I ever loved
Is with the ones they loved more
What's it like to live like this?
To be rich and not poor
I've spent my time laying away
When you're in another state
With the ones you loved more
And you moved away
And you moved away
And you moved away
And you moved away, away
And you moved away
And you moved away
And you moved away
And you moved away
And you moved away, away
And you moved away
The song "Away" by Like Father speaks about the feeling of being neglected by someone you love. The lyrics suggest that the songwriter had a conversation with someone who left things out while explaining themselves, and this experience only leaves the songwriter feeling more excluded. The songwriter expresses the feelings of loneliness and abandonment as they realize everyone they have loved moved on to someone else, leaving them behind while they remain stuck in the same place.
The chorus repeats the lines "everyone I ever loved is with the ones they loved more, what's it like to live like this, to be rich and not poor." These lines indicate that the songwriter is comparing themselves to the people their loved ones have moved on to, suggesting that the other people were more valuable and loved more than the songwriter. The songwriter then goes on to state that they spend their time alone while their loved one is with someone else in another state.
The repetition of the line "And you moved away" at the end of the song suggests that the songwriter is still in disbelief that the person they care about has left them and moved on.
Overall, this song is a relatable representation of feeling neglected and insecure in a relationship. It highlights the pain of feeling like you are always second best and never truly valued by someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
We sat in your room
We were sitting in your room
You tried to explain yourself to me
You attempted to clarify yourself and your actions
And the things you left out
The things that you conveniently avoided mentioning
It was nothing new
I've gone through this before with other people
I've been here before
I've experienced this situation previously
But now it's keeping me up
But now it's causing me to lose sleep
'Cause everyone I ever loved
Because all the people I've ever loved
Is with the ones they loved more
Are now with the people they loved more than me
What's it like to live like this?
What's it feel like to exist in this state?
To be rich and not poor
To have wealth and status
It wasn't just you
It's not only your fault or issue
I've gotten quite used to this by now
I've grown accustomed to this outcome
Wasted all alone
I feel like a waste being alone
It's not that I blame them
I don't hold them entirely responsible
But I can't stand the thought of being second best
However, the idea of being inferior to others is unbearable
I've spent my time laying away
I've spent my time lying down, thinking
When you're in another state
When you're physically elsewhere
With the ones you loved more
With the people you care about more than me
And you moved away
You relocated to a different place
And you moved away, away
And you went further away
And you moved away
You left and went elsewhere
And you moved away
You departed from this area
And you moved away, away
And you went at a greater distance
And you moved away
You left and no longer live nearby
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edwin Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wenniin
I wanna come home to roses
And dirty little notes on Post-its
And when my hair starts turning grey
He'll say I'm like a fine wine, better with age
I guess I learned it from my parents
That true love starts with friendship
A kiss on the forehead, a date night
Fake an apology after a fight
I need a man who's patient and kind
Gets out of the car and holds the door
I wanna slow dance in the living room like
We're eighteen at senior prom and grow
Old with someone who makes me feel young
I need a man who loves me like
My father loves my mom
I want a road trip in the summers
I wanna make fun of each other
I wanna rock out to Billy Joel
And flip our kids off when they call us old
He'll accidentally burn our dinner
And let me be the Scrabble winner
And when my body changes shapes
He'll say, "Oh my God, you look hot today"
I need a man who's patient and kind
Gets out of the car and holds the door
I wanna slow dance in the living room like
We're eighteen at senior prom and grow
Old with someone who makes me feel young
I need a man who loves me like
My father loves my mom
And if he lives up to my father
Maybe he can teach our daughter
What it takes to love a queen
She should know she's royalty
I need a man who's patient and kind
Gets out of the car and holds the door
I wanna slow dance in the living room like
We're eighteen at senior prom and grow
Old with someone who makes me feel young
I need a man who loves me like
My father loves my mom
I need a man who loves me like
My father loves my mom
@debramalone8270
My Dad was killed in a plane crash (military) when I was 6 years old (I'm 65 now) and my mother never remarried. She had a picture of my Dad on her nightstand all my life. She passed away recently as I whispered to her that she would soon be reunited with her precious husband, the love of her life. She never stopped loving him and this song gave me the sense of what life would have been like had they had their whole life together! Thank you, thank you, thank you for filling an incredible place in my heart with your words and music!
@madelinemoore8953
Your mom is such a strong woman
@fadeysuleiman6423
Your mom is a hero and strong indeed
@alyceholtroberts1195
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. I'd love to send you something I have found a generous amount of comfort in and has brought me so much joy. Not sure if there is a way i could send it to a P.O. Box or an email - either works for me. (Please do not reply to this comment with any personal information to prevent frauds and scammers)
This song sure is something beautiful, I agree. Sending much Love.
@Amanda-cv7vn
My husband's father died when he was 10 his mom never remarried and still has his photos all over her house my parents have been married since they were 19 me and him got married at 19 we are on our 12 year anniversary tomorrow these stories are so beautiful
@sawsan_playz6929
Omg sorry for your loss😔
@mrigankagupta7822
I wish every daughter could sing this song without being sad, I wish every child was born in a happy family
@Rinishani
Sadly, mine are not.. I'm crying deep inside hearing this song, cause I know, my daughters won't sing this song ever..
@messysuwandiny26
Aamiin yaa Rabb
@messysuwandiny26
@@Rinishani ❤