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Abandoned Pools – Blood Lyrics 6 years ago
I see the happy the family tree
It sways so easily
We're smiling all the time
This world just isn't mine

( Imagining what could have been; a positive family relationship with blood relatives. However, acknowledging that this isn't the case for them. )

We watch it burn
And we never learn
This can't be what you're waiting for
Staring into the sun
We eat our young
This can't be what you're waiting for

( Speaking on repeated family behavior, throughout the generations: Not taking responsibility for the actions of thyself and how ones actions could be the cause for a lot of turmoil. Instead, being overly critical of the younger family member for not meeting expectations. )

Just take it easy on yourself
Forget all the stupid things we say
I know you beat up on yourself
I know it's in your blood

( Speaking to the younger family member: Don't take the harsh words, spoken by the adults, to heart. Don't repeat the pattern of feeling inadequate. ( They recognize that this is a behavior that's been passed down throughout the generations. ))

You say what no one understands
The seeds are in your hands
The branches break your bones
I can't just leave you alone
And watch you squirm

( Adult version of the younger family member speaking to thyself, in third person; Transitioning to first person: They have the power to change the pattern. They try to make amends with the family members that have hurt them, but it's too much. )

And I can't bring myself to look
I rip the pages from the book
And watch it burn

( They give up and cut ties. )

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