Shouldn't take a eulogy
For me to show some gratitude
I'll spare the long-winded critique
I know affection is decades overdue
Don't think I have enough pictures of you
Thinking I'll go and get a tribute tattoo
As a testament to the influence so permanent
'Cuz I'm afraid how memories fade
It's just the family way
Through all the darkest times
We always could find laughter
Tiny sparks of joy
Became a trusty lantern
Thanksgiving Popeyes
Ocean Loop long drives
Letting me watch Billy Madison
When I turned 7
Bright spots through hardest times
I know they happened because you tried
Don't think I have enough pictures of you
Thinking I'll go and get a tribute tattoo
As a testament to the influence so permanent
'Cuz I'm afraid how memories fade
It's just the family way
I know I always focus
More on thorns than roses
Feeling so much shame for
Fields of love I've felt
But I don't show
More than photos
More than ink
Gotta make more time
To tell you
Thanks for everything
Don't think I have enough pictures of you
Thinking I'll go and get a tribute tattoo
As a testament to the influence so permanent
'Cuz I'm afraid how memories fade
It's just the family way