Lyric discussion by Hawkgold 

The best and most catchy song about child abuse of all time. I really enjoy this song, but I don't enjoy what it's about.

I do believe that this song is about a little boy being abused, not a battered wife. The line "They only hit until you cry" means that more than one person is abusing the narrator. Of course she could be making a generalization about men or abusive people in general, but within the context of the song, I think that it sounds like it's a child talking about their situation.

Correct!

@Hawkgold Great comment, a better song about the same subject is called "He" by Jars of Clay. I think its a better song because of the beatiful melody, harmony, instrumentation. In the end God loves Him ("He")

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