Absent

Skipping stones across our home
A heart of gold is now made of stone

But I'll try to work this out while you take your best-known detour
Too many instances I find myself tasting concrete with my knees

I reach out for a hand that's not there
I reach out to a father that doesn't care

Well I'm not saying that I comprehend what this ordeal means to you
But I'm just hoping that you'll come to know
That letting go won't pull you through
Or rid this troubled household of your gloom
But don't mistaken me, this is not a state of pointing fingers now
Instead I'll pray that it dawns on you
The price of what we've been trying so hard to keep alive

Skipping stones across our home
A parent's love is now set in stone

But I'll try to keep you close even though I know that I'll be alone
Too many instances I fail to fix my eyes on the miles ahead

I reach out for a hand that's not there
I reach out to a father that doesn't care

If a child's love could build a stairway
And this hopeful longing could pave a lane
I would walk the path to heaven just to bring you back again

Stay

I'd give my life away if I could have you by our sides
I'd give my life away if that could mean you'd stay

And every day will end the same
Because it's me that's afraid of change