This song by Amos Lee provides us with an image of a man who acknowledges his co-dependence. Sung in a very soft and rather in-masculine way, the song gives the listener a feeling of authenticity and genuineness. One of the reasons Amos Lee is so good is that he can create a sound which I, the listener, can relate to based on the experience of overwhelming emotion. This goes against a core stereotype of masculinity that men have no or should not show any emotion. Just as clearly as his sound portrays this, the lyrics also fly in the face of some gender stereotypes. Rather than refusing to admit his dependency or to give up a position of power in relation to women, he sings from the heart about how much he misses and needs a woman. In a different sense of empowerment, this song almost empowers men to follow his lead; feel the empowerment and comfort of being true to your feelings. In a world filled with confusion, the character finds himself needing to be held, comforted, and supported by a woman. He openly desires this feeling which a child has towards his mother. Without this woman who is away from him, he feels the emptiness of a childless mother. I find this song to be inspirational and a good piece of music because of the feeling of honesty and authenticity present in the song.
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