Father's Son
Whereas Frozen is more general, this song is my story.
Lyrics
My favourite times as a child were when we'd rise with the new day,
You took me to golf with some random kids, and you'd walk with me and watch me play.
You'd say, "I hate Meeces to pieces" when we listened to David Meece.
I liked him, but still had a laugh....for probably the first 9 times, at least.
I'd visit you at the station, and got along with everyone
But, as cool as the other policemen were, I'd always prefer my own.
We'd play Solitaire for hours when everyone else was gone.
I had my dad, so I was home.
I was happy just to watch you as you lay sleeping on the couch.
I'd climb up and lie beside you, and it would drive the demons out.
Until one night, you came to get me; I pretended to be asleep.
I worked out what was going on and stayed strong 'til I heard you leave.
Even still, I followed you; I just wanted my dad.
But you treated me as if your new family was the only one you had.
You bought them things with the money you got for me.
You'd see the step-witch and bow the knee...
So
Eventually, I gave up as the battle could not be won.
You would never let me catch you, but you sure as hell wouldn't let me run.
You took me from mum's, sat me down, looked straight into my eyes
And said it was my fault you'd lose your job and your 2nd wife.
You'd even said you'd been talking about the ways you could end my life
And if you had to take your own to do it, that would be perfectly alright.
I'd never heard you speak with such conviction in your breath.
I thought Superman was invulnerable until I brought about his death...
So I shrank into the shadows to let the Destroyer's heart grow cold.
It was a destiny too great to realise at 12 years old.
I wanted nothing more than just to be my father's son:
A fate I pray I would never see...
They say it's the dose that makes the poison. I can't recall how many times
I heard, "I don't know whose son you are, but I know you're not mine!"
I thought to myself, "He doesn't mean it; he's just mad. I understand"
But you kept pouring out the 'viles' until they soaked into the land.
'Father' is a verb; you're meant to show your son the ropes.
You showed me one wound 13 times and laid it around my throat.
You'd had it; I was refuse. "Good riddance" were your parting words
And as my whole world drove away, all that was left sat on the kerb.
Half the city drove right by staring at this boy in tears.
I waited for you to come back for me for over 15 years.
I wanted nothing more than just to be my father's son:
A fate I pray I would never see.
For better is the devil that I have now become
Than the one I know I could be.
You'll love this, dad, it was David Meece who taught me: to end the wars
I'd need to see the pain you suffered by looking past the pain you caused.
You couldn't show me a father's ;love if you never saw it from yours.
It wouldn't fix the damage, but I wouldn't have to hate you anymore...
Your dad was a Freemason; no wonder you were made of stone.
They build for their communities with bricks they strip from their own homes.
You are your father's son and with this truth, all hatred ceases:
A home that isn't whole consists of only broken pieces
...I'm sorry...
I wanted nothing more than just to be my father's son:
A fate I pray I would never see.
For better is the devil that I have now become
Than the one I know I could be.
I want nothing more than just to be my father's son
But now that's all on you
To rise above and to do what I have done,
And forgive your father, too.