Story Behind The Song
The song is from a concept album, "The Life of Rosemary Ellis," telling the life story of one woman. In this song, a young girl feels the burden of her parent's dysfunctional relationship.
Song Description
A young girl feels as if she is to blame for the dysfunction of her parent's marriage.
| Song Length |
4:37 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Family, Daughter |
| Similar Artists |
Chrissie Hynde, Suzanne Vega |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When the lights turn off and your secrets get hid beneath
Before bed all you can say is goodnight
Why can't they say I love you
How do I know their love is true
Chorus:
Cause when their lies come out, And the hurt can't be unseen
The doors and walls aren't enough, To keep the secrets from me
When the sun comes out and they deny what's hid beneath
Before the day they try to make it right
Why can't they find the words to say
How do I know we'll make another day
Chorus:
Bridge:
How do I know their love is true
How do I know what I can do
Just another year so many holidays
Time well spent or just thrown away
Don't you know when your secrets stay
A kid like me feels like I'm to blame
Chorus: