Story Behind The Song
Enduring an abusive and suicidal childhood with a mentally ill mother who has NPD.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Numbness, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
These days I can't remember
What I'm trying to hold onto
Decisions I made at 16
Left their scars too big to close
And I tried to face you
But you never heard me through
Just sitting there in silence
Staring at someone you never knew
Mother there's no honor in my sorrow
But never will I risk my life again to save your soul
Mother I wish that I could say I love you so
Some who say they know me
Understand what keeps me in my shame
Others they tend to judge me
And pledge my cause in Jesus' name
But if I'm not running around your circles
I'm running out your door
And I'm feeling like a failure
'Cause nothing can please you anymore
Mother you've caused me so much sorrow
And you're always telling me why don't I just let it go
'Cause Mother, there's no actions
To back your words that you love me so