Song Description

from the rock opera "The Children of Children" The Daughter seeks out her father after a long estrangement.

Lyrics

Can't believe I'm doing this,
standing here after all these years!
But something's always bothered me
about the stories I used to hear.
The fact that I'm a mother now,
and I've known some joys and tears,
has made me think there's another side
of the story I need to hear.

Daddy, can we talk?
It's not too late to listen
to your side of all we've lost,
to your pain-inflicted wisdom.
Daddy, can we talk?
Forgive me what I've done.
Let's take a little walk
and say what's done is done.

Don't know what I expected --
I froze when you opened the door.
The pain in your face reflected
the scars from that long-ago war.
Daddy, please don't shut me out!
I came 'cause I have to know
your side of what it was all about.
Then, if you want, I'll turn and go.

There's a whirlwind going 'round
in my mind. Why am I driven
to come to you and find
the piece I'm not sure is missing?
What is this empty place
in my heart? I can't remember
what's driven us apart.
How much of it was my mother?

I've got a family now.
Would you like to come and meet them?
What I think I've found
is some peace and a touch of freedom.
I'm not sure where to start --
It's been a long, long time.
I hope you know your part,
'cause I sure don't know mine...

Daddy/Baby, can we talk?
It's not too late to listen
to your side of all we've lost,
to your pain-inflicted wisdom.
Daddy/Baby, can we talk?
Forgive me what I've done.
Let's take a little walk
and say what's done is done.

Daddy/Baby, can we talk?
Daddy/Baby, can we talk?

So there's room enough for me!
I didn't know you listened.
I no longer have to be
a prisoner in my own life.
I fit in after all --
there's nothing wrong with how you made me.
An answered prayer, Lord:
You gave me wings, now I can fly.
I can fly!
I can fly!
I can fly!