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
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. )