Try Again in the Morning
A Father's Resolve: Trying Again Tomorrow
Lyrics
TRY AGAIN IN THE MORNING
Expressing the intention to make a fresh attempt in the morning.
Finally you've gone to bed, I can catch my breath
Relieved that the person has gone to bed, allowing for a moment of respite.
I know I sometimes hold you up to standards that aren't fair
Acknowledging the unfair standards sometimes imposed on the other person.
I'm still finding treasures that I didn't know were there
Discovering positive aspects or qualities in the relationship.
I used to wake to pitter patter footsteps on the rug
Recalling the past when the speaker woke up to a child's footsteps.
A little hand upon my face looking for mom
Describing a tender moment with a child looking for comfort.
You'd feel for whiskers then climb to the other side of the bed
Detailing the child's actions in exploring and seeking reassurance.
And a fact is just a fact
Stating a philosophical perspective that facts are objective.
What you give, you get right back
Emphasizing reciprocity in relationships, the idea of getting back what one gives.
And there's a way to play each hand that you're given
Encouraging a positive approach to handling life's challenges.
If I don't always get it right when you're turning out the light
Acknowledging past mistakes and expressing the intention to improve.
I hope you know I'm going to try again in the morning
Reiterating the commitment to try again and be better in the morning.
The twinkle in your eye when you know you've made me mad
Noting a child's mischievous delight in provoking a reaction.
And I lose my temper knowing I fell into a trap
Reflecting on losing one's temper and falling into predictable patterns.
I want to be a better dad, I've got pain of my own
Expressing a desire for personal growth as a parent.
Oftentimes your mom was right, I'm willing to concede
Admitting agreement with the other parent's wisdom.
When she let you watch Jurassic Park, I disagreed
Recalling a disagreement about allowing the child to watch Jurassic Park.
Many nights I'd wake to chase the raptors from your dreams
Describing protective actions, such as chasing away fears from a child's dreams.
And a fact is just a fact
Reiterating the concept that facts are objective and unchanging.
What you give, you get right back
Reinforcing the idea of reciprocity in relationships.
And there's a way to play each hand that you're given
Encouraging a positive and strategic approach to life's challenges.
If I don't always get it right when you're turning out the light
Expressing the commitment to improve and try again in the morning.
I hope you know I'm going to try again in the morning
Reiterating the intention to make a fresh attempt in the morning.
I watch you through the window as you play out in the yard
Observing the child playing in the yard from a distance.
Taking breaks for candy that you've hidden in your fort
Noting breaks for indulgence in hidden pleasures, like candy.
Soon I'll just be hoping that you're home right after dark
Anticipating changes in the dynamics of the relationship as the child grows.
There's rips in all your jeans and bruises on your shins
Describing visible signs of the child's active and adventurous lifestyle.
You're stubborn when you want to be and nobody wins
Highlighting the challenges of dealing with a determined and strong-willed child.
Sometimes I forget how much I'm just like him
Recognizing similarities between the speaker and the child's behavior.
And a fact is just a fact
Reaffirming the idea that facts remain constant and objective.
What you give, you get right back
Reiterating the principle of reciprocity in relationships.
And there's a way to play each hand that you're given
Encouraging a strategic and positive approach to life's challenges.
And I hope that you'll know sometimes love is hard to show
Acknowledging the difficulty in expressing love but committing to trying again.
I'm going to try again tomorrow
Expressing the intention to make a fresh attempt in parenting the next day.
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