First time they opened was at six
The gates to hell my father dipped
She raised me all alone and never quit
Two jobs and her joy in life was astonishing
Dad I'm not not mad
Shit happens don't look back
Thanks for paying my rent
So I can follow the dreams I said I had
Nan, don't be mad at me
Cancer is something you can't beat
I wish it was, haunts me in my sleep
Mom's early death knocked me off my feet
Now gramps is with her and they live in peace
My condolences
I'll shed a tear with your family
I'll open a bottle up
Pour a little bit out in your memory
I'll be at the wake dressed in all black
I'll call out your name but you won't call back
I'll hand a flower to your mother when I say goodbye
'Cause baby you're dead to me
Mom, if you're listening hi
I don't know what to say though I try
I guess words can't even describe
The pain I everyday hide
Nan's not here for dinner
Her pain and anger are bitter
She feels lonely but won't admit
Her heart's broken and she'd love to quit
And me? I am just hollow and weak
I hurt those around me at least once a week
They say to my face I'm a clown and a freak
I'm sorry there's something inside me that you just can't see
And it's, dead
My condolences
I'll shed a tear with your family
I'll open a bottle up
Pour a little bit out in your memory
I'll be at the wake dressed in all black
I'll call out your name but you won't call back
I'll hand a flower to your mother when I say goodbye
'Cause baby you're dead to me