Ever since I was a child

You always said that I should understand the rules

You take some and give less

Sit high above the rest...don't you



As I ask a simple question

Cuts me off with his reply

He's been practicing for decades

Now he thinks I have the time

He flows in and out of riddles

Looking me straight in the eye

But it seems like something's missing

From the days when he was more my size



Chorus:

Ten years older and I've finally found my pride

This old man comes rolling home to die

Old feelings make it hard to decide

Just what it means to me



Everything exists 'tween black and white

You can twist and distort the most blatant of lies

Or just offer up solutions

Practiced only in your mind

I lost half my life to wisdom

So forgive me if I



Come off sounding bitter

If my words push you away

If I seem surprised to see you

Lying here in front of me

Just consider what you're asking

And give me a little time

I'm still having trouble breathing

Cuz up to now I've never seen you cry



(Chorus)



No son of mine Should I be sleeping

No son of mine As if you never understood

That I don't need your help

Don't have to save me from myself

Or take me out to prove

That I should live my life like you



As I ask a simple question

Cuts me off with his reply

He's been practicing for decades

But I am listening this time

He flows in and out of riddles

Stories change without the wine

But at least he seems much clearer on

How it feels to be my size



(Chorus)



Ten years older and I've finally found my pride

This old man comes rolling home to die

Old feelings make it harder to see

Just what it means to me

What it means to me

What it means to me

What it means to me