Dear Dad

Hey, this is Dad. Just, uh, calling to say hi
Just wondering what you're up to
Um, give me a call back when you get a chance
Kay? Bye

I can't sleep again
I've been having nightmares about you, Dad
I was hurt, you turned away
Said, "Don't make a scene, or Mama will get mad"

When I need you, you're just halfway there
So I had to learn to hold back the tears

I've been feeling lonely
I wish I could talk to you
But you never listen
The way that I need you to
And I miss you, but I'll let you go
So I'll just be lonely without you

I was seventeen
She yelled at me everyday
You heard every word
And then you looked away

I grew up way too fast
To make up for the love I never had

I've been feeling lonely
I wish I could talk to you
But you never listen
The way that I need you to
And I miss you, but I'll let you go
So I'll just be lonely without you

And I miss you, but I'll let you go
So I'll just be lonely without you
Yeah, I've been feeling