(V1) I wrote a song today for all the deadbeat dads
for the one's who ran
and took the night away
you tell me you don't have blood on your hands
that this wasn't the plan
weren't raised to be a gentleman
I see through your terrific lies
the thief in disguise
unable to apologize
mama soldiered on
moved on said so long
painted the world anew (without you)
(Chorus) heartache does make you stronger
you weren't born to be my father
maybe I'll be playing your city
holler when you need a kidney
chasing a ghost no longer appeals
when you have festivals and ferris wheels
(V2) it was the middle of September three outfielders huddled together
when discord ensued
they hugged and they dived
making me happy to be alive
Red Sox you keep me alive
i'll be your Guilding Light to Port Charles
the Revenge on your Falcon Crest
Dark Shadows As The World Turns
Desperate Housewives Despicable Maids on Melrose Place
All My Children, All My Children
Sunset Beach, Santa Barbara, Pasadena
Dyna...what, it's coming back?
Did they cast you Heather Locklear?
Oh, Heather
(Outro) I wrote a song today for all the deadbeat dads
for the one's who ran
and took the night away
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"looked around the universe for a nucleus and I found it" - Anthony Kiedis, RHCP Bonnaroo 2017. Before "Go Robot"
