They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.
But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
1) Physical traits; a baby will carry similar features as his or her parents. 
 2) By raising a child, the parents instill a set of values and standards.
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