When I was only about eight years old, I had a dream
My lone heart just couldn't keep up
dark state that I'd been
That's when I found out my destiny
and where I'm gonna end
I was just a little boy living
in a world that I didn't understand

Some words come bitter in my mouth
Father and Son, just out to have fun
We sure can always work this out

So late in the night I want you by my side
when I have nightmares
The father figure must be more than a friend
someone who really cares
If I'm facing times of trouble, you're the one
whom I can count on
If I never get to feel your presence around me
I must be walking alone

Some words come bitter in my mouth
Father and Son, just out to have fun
We sure can always work this out

Just your affection, a touch, a word of wisdom
and encouragement can make me smile
I can't quite remember exactly the last time
but I've been missing it for a while
I know you don't do this out of spite
you're indeed a worthy and busy man
Me lovin' you and you lovin' me
and savin' us all the concern
I reckon you'll give a hand

Some words come bitter in my mouth
Father and Son, just out to have fun
We sure can always work this out

Remember all of the good times back
then that we've been together
I once saw joy deep in your eyes
cause I've dreamed of us ballin' forever
No more arguing and no more unnecessary fuss
that's all I've ever thrived
There's literally nothing we take from this world
we've got to live the life

Some words come bitter in my mouth
Father and Son, just out to have fun
We sure can always work this out

If I'd ever ask something
I think I'd follow my thoughts and ask for a friend
We could spend a time or two with each other
and we would have took it again
You've taught me a whole lot of things since then
I'll probably just let it roll
I've always looked up to you and been inspired by you
I need you to know

Some words come bitter in my mouth
Father and Son, just out to have fun
We sure can always work this out

Now I'm here hanging on, I cry
One day you'll stop by
Father and son, father and son
Let's take off where we'd begun

Don't you see that I've grown up as a man
I ain't much of a kid no more
One day you might understand
Now things are different than they were before
You no longer can be that guy
Hope you'll soon ask why