This is probably my favorite song on the new album and it is just heartbreaking.
It's about a son who lost a father who was overbearing and critical and he hated the added pressure of the harsh father. The son is then a bit happy that his father is gone and he no longer has to deal with his judgements and criticisms, then he feels guilty, then he regrets not appreciating his father's love and guidance, no matter how harsh it is.
"Bless my mind I miss being told how to live. What I learned without knowing how much more I owe than I can give"
For a guy who lives a life that might not be approved by his parents...this song just hits like a rock.
mstigall,
I like your interpretation; you put into words why this song resonates with so many people, even though it is a specific story about a religious father and the conflict w/ his non-religious son. It hits home for anyone who did not live up to their parent's expectations or chose a different path in life that their parents couldn't understand or accept. Breaks my heart, too.
Rhonda
mstigall,
I like your interpretation; you put into words why this song resonates with so many people, even though it is a specific story about a religious father and the conflict w/ his non-religious son. It hits home for anyone who did not live up to their parent's expectations or chose a different path in life that their parents couldn't understand or accept. Breaks my heart, too.
Rhonda
This is probably my favorite song on the new album and it is just heartbreaking.
It's about a son who lost a father who was overbearing and critical and he hated the added pressure of the harsh father. The son is then a bit happy that his father is gone and he no longer has to deal with his judgements and criticisms, then he feels guilty, then he regrets not appreciating his father's love and guidance, no matter how harsh it is.
"Bless my mind I miss being told how to live. What I learned without knowing how much more I owe than I can give"
For a guy who lives a life that might not be approved by his parents...this song just hits like a rock.
mstigall, I like your interpretation; you put into words why this song resonates with so many people, even though it is a specific story about a religious father and the conflict w/ his non-religious son. It hits home for anyone who did not live up to their parent's expectations or chose a different path in life that their parents couldn't understand or accept. Breaks my heart, too. Rhonda
mstigall, I like your interpretation; you put into words why this song resonates with so many people, even though it is a specific story about a religious father and the conflict w/ his non-religious son. It hits home for anyone who did not live up to their parent's expectations or chose a different path in life that their parents couldn't understand or accept. Breaks my heart, too. Rhonda