a father to me

i cling to the words you once told me

of wanting to be different

of wanting to be better

your excuse was your youth

to absolve the burden of guilt

to bandage my bruised ego

i'm stuck between a rock and a hard place

trying to find the words to say

exactly what you wrecked and the scars you left

when you deserted me

would it even matter if you knew i blamed myself?

is it true

what they say?

so here's a farewell

to a man who wasn't man enough

a girl who was naive

for thinking you could change

i hope it hurts you now to think about life without me

i reject the lines you once fed me

of wanting to start over

of wanting me to forgive

is it true

what they say

that actions speak louder?

is it true

what they say?

'cause so far yours have been hushed

so here's a farewell

to a man who wasn't man enough

a girl who was naive

for thinking you could change

i hope it hurts you now to think about life without me

despite of you

i've done well for myself

i'm still able to love and be loved

i cannot help

but feel grateful

you gave me someone you could never be

a father to me