Song Description
from the rock opera "The Children of Children"
A son makes peace with his broken family and accepts that everyone has moved on in their own way.
| Song Length |
2:02 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Welcoming |
Subject |
Change, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel, Elton John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
She's okay, I guess --
less a mother than a friend.
After all that mess
it's nice to see Dad in love again.
She treats him very well,
he's attentive to her needs.
When you live through hell
you learn what love at a distance breeds.
And as for me, the shell
that I so carefully applied
is finally wearing thin,
sunlight filters in.
I don't need so much to hide.
I still talk with Mom
she's forgiven me for leaving,
but won't take any fault --
blaming Dad is far too easy.
My sister holds a grudge
instead of leaving it behind.
If she'd only budge,
it sure would ease my father's mind.
But as for me, the shell
that I so carefully applied
is finally wearing thin,
sunlight filters in.
I don't need so much to hide.