As a kid I didn't understand
Why the simple wave of a hand
Meant so much to my parents and family
I mean they knew I'd be back right
It was just for the night
I left without a single goodbye
But they know they know
That I love them surely
I shouldn't have to tell them everytime
And they know they know
I'm just a kid
I don't wanna hear the sad things they say
Cause if I give in and listen to them
I know what's gonna happen
I know I know
They should know better
They should know that I hate to say
Goodbye..
Growing up through the years
Moving out on my own
I hardly had a chance to see them
They just lived so far away
I wished at times that I'd stayed
But that's not the way life goes
But they know they know
That I love them surely
I shouldn't have to call them everyday
And they know they know
I'm just a teen
I don't wanna hear the sad things they say
Cause if I give in and give them a call
I know what's gonna happen
I know I know
They should know better
They should know that I hate to say
Goodbye..
A day ago I got a call
What they said made me fall
My father was sick in his bed
I got there as soon as I could
Just like they knew I would
My father smiled at me and said
Son please listen
I still love you
You never disappointed me
At all
Live your own life
Without regret and
Know I'll always be in your heart
So here I'm standing
Telling my story
It may sound sad but I don't mind
Because
I know I know
That I'll never be alone
My father will always be with me
And I know I know
That my family understands
Why I hate to say
Goodbye
