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Artist/Band:
Josh Groban
Lyrics for Song: Pity The Child, Pt.2
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Josh Groban
When I was nine,
I learned survival:
Taught myself not to care.
I was my single, good companion,
Taking my comfort there.
Up in my room
I planned my conquests
On my own
Never asked for a helping hand
No one would understand.
I never asked the pair that fought below
Just in case they said 'no'.
Pity the child who has ambition;
Knows what he wants to do.
Knows that he'll never fit the system,
Others expecting to.
Pity the child who knew his parents
Saw them fight,
Saw their love die before his eyes.
Pity the child that wise.
He never asked
'Did I cause your distress?'
Just in case they said 'Yes'.
When I was twelve, my father moved out.
Left with a whimper,
Not with a shout.
I didn't miss him:
He made it perfectly clear
That I was a fool, and probably queer.
Fool that I was,
I thought this would bring
Those he had left closer together.
She made a move the moment he crawled away.
I was the last the woman told,
She never let her bed get cold.
Someone moved in,
I shut my door.
Someone to treat her just the same way as before!
I took the road of least resistance:
I had my game to play.
I had the skill and all the hunger
Easy to get away.
Pity the child with no such weapons
No defense, no escape from the ties that bind.
Always a step behind.
I never called to tell her all I'd done.
I was only her son!
Pity the child, but not forever;
Not if he stays that way.
He can get all he ever wanted
If he's prepared to beg.
Pity instead, the careless mother
What she missed, what she lost, when she let me go.
And I wonder, 'does she know?'
I wouldn't call:
A crazy thing to do,
Just in case she said 'Who?'
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About Pity The Child, Pt.2
Josh Groban's "Pity The Child, Pt.2" stands as a poignant addition to his catalog of soulful pop ballads, reflecting his signature blend of classical training and contemporary vocal technique. Released alongside the original track, this recording exemplifies his ability to convey deep emotional narratives through melody and harmony, a hallmark of his work on albums like *Closer* and *Josh Groban*. The song continues his tradition of exploring themes of innocence, loss, and redemption, delivered with a warmth that has made him a staple in the modern pop and gospel crossover scene. As part of his broader discography, the track showcases his commitment to crafting emotionally resonant music that appeals to a wide audience, reinforcing his status as a leading voice in the genre during the mid-to-late 2000s. |
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Josh Groban
"Other Songs - Josh Groban"
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