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



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've 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

'Cause I'm still having trouble breathing

For in all these days

I've never seen you cry



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



No son of mine

Should I be sleeping?

No son of mine

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

And I am listening this time

He flows in and out of riddles

Stories change without the wine

And at least he seems much clearer

On how it feels to be my size



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

What it means to me

Just what it means to me



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

What it means to me

Just what it means to me

Just what it means to me

Just what it means to me