Wheels

Father, said wake up my son
You have much to achieve
He said
Work hard
You can have it all
If you truly believe
So, I put my soul into my work
But, in the end I found
That someone else always stood to gain
When the wheel of success
Rolled around

Mother, said wake up my son
Love is waiting for you
She said
Be kind
You can have it all
And a love that will always be true
So, I wore my heart upon my sleeve
But, in the end I found
That someone else lay in my place
When the wheel of love
Rolled around

Father, I am wide awake
There's no sleep in my eyes
Life is hard
More give than take
And I'm wondering why
I worked my fingers to the bone
But, in the end I found
My castle walls were made of sand
When the wheel of faith
Rolled around

Mother, I am wide awake
There are tears in my eyes
Trusting was my big mistake
True love was nothing but lies
Yes, I was kind
I gave it all
But, in the end I found
I could find no tenderness
When the wheel of hurt
Rolled around
Yes, I was kind
I gave it all
But, in the end I found
Mother, I need your tenderness
As the wheel of hurt
Rolls around