When I look back over the years At the things that brought tears to my eyes Papa said we have to be wise To live long lives Now I recognize What my father said before he dies Vocalize things I've left unsaid Left my spirit unfed for too long I’m coming home to my family Where I can be strong Be who I planned to be Within me my ancestory Giving me continuity
This is what my Daddy told me I wished he would hold me A little more Than he did But he taught me my culture And how to live positive I never wanna shame The blood in my veins and bring pain to my sweet grandfathers face In his resting place I made haste to learn and not waste everything my forefathers earned in tears For my culture
Fall back again Crawl from the warm water For my culture Water to air You’re on your feet again Your feet again
Hello Dad, Remember me? I’m the man you thought I’d never be I’m the boy who you Reduced to tears Dad I’d been lonely for 27 years Yeah, that's right My name's Bob I’m the one Who landed the popstar’s job I’m the one who You told "look, don't touch" I’m the kid Who wouldn't amount to much
I believe in the senses sight and sound I have always been too loud Won't you help me drown it out? I’m what I feel What I'm feeling is surreal I’m a mass of spinning wheels Always digging in my heels Now I got the faith to
Fall back again Crawl from the warm water Water to air You're on your feet again Your feet again
This is what my Daddy told me I wished he would hold me A little more than he did But he taught me my culture And how to live positive I never wanna shame The blood in my veins and bring pain To my sweet grandfathers face in his resting place I make haste to learn and not waste everything my forefathers earned in tears For my culture
Fall back again Crawl from the warm water Water to air You’re on your feet again Your feet again For my culture
Fall back again Crawl from the warm water Water to air your on your feet again your feet again