Now that he's gone
Though he did me wrong
Wish he could hear me tell him I still love him
I'm five, I'm outside, I'm waitin' for my father
I'm sittin' on the curb and though I cannot be bothered
My mother's gettin' worried that's a permanent state
I see Tony down the street, he's my determinate mate
I'm too busy eavesdroppin' on my daddy's interview
It's win or lose, or get it yeah plus I'm less enthused
Pound it right, also time to fight off the blues
My dude's a bad thing, mama sure would don't approve
He's always on edge, ever since he lost his temper
Dad used to be a drinker, on the brink of brooding benders
Headphones slashed tires and got fired
He was a student it wasn't prudent, now, this dude is retired
When he was drinking, I was a baby, it was maybe too much
One day found his present, it was ruined, it was covered in suds
I didn't mean to do it or do him any harm
Pulled me away, broke my little arm
I love my dad
When he's not mad
Wish he could hear me tell him I still love him
Now that he's gone
Though he did me wrong
Wish he could hear me tell him I still love him
Daddy got the job, it's a privilege and an honor
We packed up the Bug and made like the Donners
A huge hotel like right out of a book
Nestled in the nooks and easy to overlook
The staff was heading home, we were there to take care
Breathing in the thinnest air, easing in the winter wear
The kitchen was colossal, there'll be no Donner dinner party
Precious and amazing like a Mrs. Benatar
It was a [?] by the forthouse, made for hiding
There was some scary topiaries for some present presiding
The cook took me to his car, said we both had The Shining
Our minds were intertwining, this was extremely exciting
I finally had my friend who understood I wasn't nutty
On him, I could depend if things got bloody
Headed out the forthouse, I was sorta sad to see him leave
Asked if I wanted to go but Tony's pullin' on my sleeve
I love my dad
When he's not mad
Wish he could hear me tell him I still love him
Now that he's gone
Though he did me wrong
Wish he could hear me tell him I still love him
Dad protects the property, repairs and minor maintenance
Release the pressure of the boiler toilin' in the basement
My demons' learn to read and I proceeded with the patience
Mother made us visit, really don't know where her day went
Feeling rather [?], a ghost made an appearance
Dick said these were visions, an ineffectual interference
Still overwrought with rage, but he said I was safe
So, I met my twisted fate, I just looked the other way
