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Hold me in contempt
Just like what you used to say
The wonder years have gone
And you long for the lost day

Prison sentences kept us apart
Just like they said it would
Mom said you were coming back
But those words never did any good

I'm not a child anymore, dad
You haven't seen me since I was three
You've changed a lot since '99
And I bet you don't remember me

I do miss being young
Not being exposed to the bad
I miss having a family
And I miss you the most, dad

After you got out, you went with another girl
After you got out of prison you closed the door
When you told mom you weren't coming back, you never shed a tear
And you looked me in the eyes and said "you don't need me anymore"

But nevermind, these thoughts cannot become a reality
Nevermind that I wish for these thoughts to come with ease
That I wish to have grown up "normal"
And I wish you the best, Steve