your leaving your mark while i, find my way
through the dark and through the shame

when i walk upon, i see i don't belong
and suddenly, it all seems so wrong

its like, being born…again

at just seventeen, i saw my dreams
i learned how to adjust, so i could feed my needs

eventually, i will need my sleep
my time alone, my time to weep

and when you go, you will know...

that I will become
more than just your son
more than a man
who once, cost you so much

for me once,
and many times before
you would adjust
and you would always be kind….

father of mine
you wouldn't laugh
when i would cry
the memories hurt
like when i was nine
wish i could breath
like your lungs were mine

the end is near, and i, can see the light
i can feel your fear, through your own eyes

with you almost gone, it is clear
why i should now shed a tear

your will is mine
to execute….today

and when your away
don't forget to say
you were once a great father
you were once a great father

i will get you home
so you can be alone
with all that is yours
and will all become mine

father i will cry
when you are gone
i will have died
you gave me my life
you gave it your all
so i could have
so much to call

its hard to believe
that you could cry
i've never seen
someone i love die
now with you gone
i will leave my pride
i will be always kind
father of mine