War lines drawn out in the sand The world has been turning ever since And I've too become a man I thought I had it buried at last Then I saw you alone at the bus stop And I couldn't walk on past Oh Dad I've been there but you brought me back And now what was once so tough becomes so brittle And fragile I remember I prayed that you would leave Now seeing you sitting there has only caused me to grieve Cracks in the walls and the dishes in the sink I'm shaking the hand that hit me And my anger turns to pity Oh Dad We lost what we never had And I listen to the words Of running scared And blue bayou Handle me with care Well It's only the lonely I guess you got it Oh Dad But I'm still your child But I'm still your child