As you sit there now, your hair almost white
The wrinkles on your hands
So kind and gentle, who would have ever thought that
I didn't become what you wanted, but Dad, listen
I do the things I do with my eyes closed
You had a lot of plans, but little came of it
I didn't learn much, I just did everything wrong
Have trouble with relationships
I don't fall in line, I break and fight my way free
And do the things I do with my eyes closed
Button your coat and put on a tie
Comb your hair straight over your shoulders
Don't linger straight towards home
Imagine eating properly and saying you, you, you
I stand here and I sing, I just do my thing
Oh, listen, dad, it's not too late
Because you can learn to live
I don't know where I stand, I'm not following anyone
But do the things I do with my eyes closed
Button your coat and put on a tie
Comb your hair straight over your shoulders
Don't linger straight towards home
Imagine eating properly and saying you, you, you