Frank Turner - Faithful Son lyrics

rate me

Meet me on the edges of this city, meet me where the underground runs out.<br />

Bring a picnic blanket and your pity, a pen and paper, so I can write things down.<br />

Mother, oh dear mother, <br />

I wasn't joking when I said that I plan to keep doing this until the day I'm dead.<br />

And I'm not a mirror for you when you were young, <br />

But I still remain your faithful only son.<br />

Lately I've been feeling kind of fragile, lately I've been feeling all worn out.<br />

What would any of us do if all the dreams we had came true?<br />

What would there be left to dream about?<br />

Father, oh dear father, <br />

I'm not trying to reject the values that you held like winning cards up to your chest.<br />

And I can't just do the things you wished you'd done, <br />

But I still remain your faithful only son.<br />

The city seems so still, looking down from Highgate Hill.<br />

There's nothing left for us to say: you taught me everything I know.<br />

You wouldn't miss me if I stay, you'd never see me if I go.<br />

This is no confession now, this is who I am.<br />

You made me in your image so you have to understand that I did my best as told<br />

And so have become your loving and your faithful only son.