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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Disappear" by the artist "Yelawolf"

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In the song "Disappear," Yelawolf uses the image of a child suffering from domestic abuse to express a deep longing for paternal love and protection. The lyrical hero addresses his absent father, idealizing his image and finding solace in fantasies about him.

The first verse describes a difficult scene of domestic violence from the stepfather. The child, fearing punishment, tries to hide his "misconduct" - a broken plate. The image of a moth on the window, dying alone, becomes a metaphor for the child's own state - loneliness, fear and pain. The prayer to "disappear" reflects the child's desire to break free from this nightmare.

The second verse continues a series of appeals to the father. The child shares his experiences, illnesses, difficulties at school, naively idealizing the image of his father and believing that he, being a carpenter ("you're building a house or something fancier"), has the strength and ability to protect him. The mention of sexual abuse ("the babysitter makes me get naked") makes the picture even more grim and hopeless.

The chorus, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the main idea: the child seeks salvation in an illusory world where his father is a loving and caring protector. The image of the storm and the plea "give me peace" symbolize the desire for peace, security and love, which are so lacking in real life.

[Verse 1:]

Daddy I've been thinkin' about you lately

Mama's never here and step daddy hates me

He drinks a lot, it makes him so mean

Mama always screams and it gives me bad dreams

Today I dropped my bowl of s'ghetti on the floor

I didn't mean to make a mess, I tripped on one of my toys

I tried to clean it up, really I tried

But I just made it worse so I went to my room to hide

I knew if Benny saw it I'd be in so much trouble

I didn't want to, but I did

And the thought of gettin' hit scared me so I didn't tell him

Benny saw it, he took off his belt and

You know... he hit me with it

Then he pushed my face in to the carpet where the s'ghetti spilted

But I forgive him though

I love you daddy, I guess I gotta go

[Hook:]

There's a moth on my window seal

And it came to die alone

Through the pain of the pouring rain

I gaze into the storm

And I imagine I'm the son of a man

Who will hold me close and near

With these bruises on my face I cry

While I pray to disappear

[Verse 2:]

Daddy are you there?

I know you're probably busy off working somewhere

Helpin' somebody, build a house or somethin' neat

You told me what you did, carpentry, right?

Man, that's so cool, daddy

I really miss you, so much that I would kiss you

Yeah even front of my friends

I guess you know I'm gettin' sick again

I've been throwin' up, I haven't been playin' much

I missed a lot of school this week, but I'm tough

I'll make it, you know me, daddy

I don't get what I want most of the time but I'm patient

Hey if you get a second

Maybe tomorrow you could come by just to check in

Because my babysitter's crazy

Mama don't believe me but she makes me get naked

And I'm embarrassed so I hide it

I'm tellin' you because you know my heart and what's inside it

I gotta go to sleep but don't turn off the lights

I love you daddy, or should I say Christ?

[Hook:]

There's a moth on my window seal

And it came to die alone

Through the pain of the pouring rain

I gaze into the storm

And I imagine I'm the son of a man

Who will hold me close and near

With these bruises on my face I cry

While I pray to disappear

[Outro:]

When the weeping willow tree sways from the breeze

I float away

To the end of the world, to the moon, to the stars

To the heavens where I'm safe

I'm a child, not a prey. I'm an angel, enslaved

I'm a life, I'm a world, I'm a rose, put to waste

Wake me up, let me live, let me breathe, let me breathe

Give me love, give me soul, give me guidance, give me peace

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