Your Dad Did
 
Well the sun comes up and you stare your cup of coffee, yup
Right through the kitchen floor
You feel like hell so you might as well get out and sell
Your smart ass door to door
 
And the Mrs. wears her robe slightly undone
As your daughter dumps her oatmeal on your son
And you keep it hid
Just like your dad did
Just like your dad did
 
So you go to work just to watch some jerk
Pick up the perks
You were in line to get
And the guy that hired you just got fired
And your jobs expired
They just ain't told you yet
 
So you go and buy a brand new set of wheels
Just to show your family just how great you feel
Acting like a kid
Just like your dad did
Just like your dad did

And
You're a chip off the old block
Why does it come as such a shock
That every road over which you walk
Your dad already did
 
Yeah you've seen the old mans ghost
Come back as creamed chipped beef on toast
Now if you don't get your slice of the roast
You're gonna flip your lid
Just like your dad did
Just like your dad did
 
Well the day was long now, suppers on
The thrill is gone
But something's taking place
Yeah the food is cold and your wife feels old
But all hands fold
As the two year old says grace
She says help the starving children to get well
But let my brothers hamster burn in hell
You love your wife and kids
Just like your dad did
 
Just like your dad did....

 
~ John Hiatt ~
 
(from the album, Bring the Family)
 
 
 
 
 




 
 
 
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