Lyrics
Hey there Dad I struggle to find my words but I'm trying
Struggling to articulate thoughts to Dad, making an effort.
And everything I do I do to make you proud
Actions aimed at earning paternal approval.
I've made it this far with only pennies in my jar
Reached this point with minimal resources.
Oh I've been praying
Praying for guidance or support.
Life it shouldn't be this hard
Expressing hardship in life, feeling it shouldn't be so tough.
I packed my bags with all I had and hit the road
Leaving with all possessions to start anew.
To build a life down South a new place to call home
Creating a new life in an unfamiliar place.
Not one familiar face
Not encountering anyone familiar.
All I had was a little faith in myself
Relying on self-belief for progress.
To create heaven out of hell
Aiming to turn a difficult situation into something positive.
Like a sailor lost at sea
Feeling lost and facing impending difficulty.
Gripping onto the wheel with this storm approaching me
Maintaining control amidst approaching challenges.
I know that you've seen weather like this before, once or twice
Recognizing parental experience with similar struggles.
I'm wishing you could put your feelings aside
Desire for parental support despite emotional barriers.
And help me find my way
Seeking guidance to navigate life's challenges.
I never told bout last year that I made a board
Keeping a personal accomplishment secret.
With some goals and aspirations I'd been struggling to move forward
Struggling with personal development and progress.
At the center of that list
Highlighting the core of personal aspirations.
Was my most important wish
Emphasizing a deeply important desire.
For me and you
Wishing for an unexplored relationship.
To build a friendship we never knew
Similarity to a sailor lost in life's uncertainty.
I'm like a sailor lost at sea
Remaining resolute amidst impending difficulties.
Gripping onto the wheel with this storm approaching me
Referencing parental familiarity with tough situations.
I know that you've seen weather like this before, once or twice
Desire for support despite emotional barriers.
I'm wishing you could put your feelings aside
Yearning for parental guidance despite challenges.
And help me find my way
Feeling unstable and insecure in current circumstances.
Where I stand, is shaking
Craving stability that's unfamiliar to the parent.
And I crave the solid ground that you don't know
Willingness to seek parental comfort and stability.
I will run, right into your arms
Desiring parental support and affection.
If you would just reach out and hold me
Wishing for parental embrace and reassurance.
I'm like a sailor lost at sea
Reiterating the feeling of being lost and in crisis.
Gripping onto the wheel with this storm approaching me
Maintaining composure despite approaching challenges.
I know that you've seen weather like this before, once or twice
Recognizing parental experience with similar struggles.
I'm wishing you could put your feelings aside
Desiring parental support despite emotional barriers.
And help me find my way home
Seeking guidance to find a way back to a familiar place.
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