there will be a day when I look my son in his eyes;
and tell him why it is, that you aren't in his life;
and it'll crush me then, like it crushes me now;
and with all of my might, I'll try not scowl;
as truthfully as I can, recount the life that you led;
I will not sugar coat any of the things that you said;
nor any of the deeds that you actually committed;
even from the grave, the aftermath screams you did it;

number 2, you think you're actually better than number one;
but your hubris and ego consume any good you've ever done;
if ever there was a poster boy for toxic privilege its you;
that's a harsh criticism, but everyone knows that its true...


hook:

Failing father figures, will they figure that they failed us;
adrift at sea, with broken rutters, and their tattered sails up;
and they won't look back, as they hear their children drown
and they won't look back, as they hear their children drown



blood of my blood, and flesh of my flesh;
did you think beating her, was in the best interest?
was the alcohol really worth it in the end;
I'm in my 30's and I still can't comprehend;
how you could Dr. Jekyll on your loved ones;
she says you were good, and blames all the symptoms;
the tragic comedy of a drunk driver ending your life;
and any memories died with you when I was only five;

3 men in my life and I'm still a fatherless child;
can I be a good father, man, I'm in denial;
I have so many doubts, but I know that I can do this;
I have to hit that mark, I just can't afford to miss;
I can look in my son's eyes, and I know right from wrong;
and I'm actually nervous for him to hear this song;
but I need him to know that I've finally moved on;
and its him and his mom, that are making me strong;


hook:

Failing father figures, will they figure that they failed us;
adrift at sea, with broken rutters, and their tattered sails up;
and they won't look back, as they hear their children drown
and they won't look back, as they hear their children drown