don't back down

"Daddy"

You try to drag me down,
Then wonder why I'm on the ground.
Maybe build me up,
So I could reach the sun.
But you just like to torture me,
Trapping me so I can't see.
I really can't believe,
How hateful you can be.

I don't think you understand,
The pain you've put me through.
Sometimes it feels like I'm running on sand,
Trying not to be like you.
How can you call yourself a dad?
Can't you see you disgrace us?
No, this isn't a fad.
And your "love" can't be showed with a bracelet.

I know I'm not the best,
But do you really have to prove it?
All I need is some rest,
So you need to cool it.
I can't live like this,
It's getting harder every day.
I try not to use my fists,
Because I'm trying to be happy.

We were always broke because you spent the money.
Were your drugs more important to you than me?
You have two other kids, my beloved siblings.
And a wife you beat just to scare.
Now you're gone and we're finally free.
Recently, I can't bring myself to care.

You tell me not to harm myself,
What a hypocrite.
You keep your drugs on a shelf.
Go ahead, take another hit.
You've been locked up how many times?
And you think I'll just forgive you.
Maybe actually read my rhymes,
You'd see why I'm so blue.

I don't think you understand,
The pain you've put me through.
Sometimes it feels like I'm running on sand,
Trying not to be like you.
How can you call yourself a dad?
Can't you see you disgrace us?
No, this isn't a fad.
And your "love" can't be showed with a bracelet.

You've always said you loved me,
How come you were never there?
How could I have believed,
When you couldn't bother to care?
You ran away from your family,
How'd you think that was fair?

We were always broke because you spent the money.
Were your drugs more important to you than me?
You have two other kids, my beloved siblings.
And a wife you beat just to scare.
Now you're gone and we're finally free.
Recently, I can't bring myself to care.

Thank you for that, sincerely.
That's the only thanks you'll get from me.
I hope someday you'll see our pain.
Goodbye "Daddy."