Helpless Son-Said the Whale

[00:06.15]Spring has come and brought me these [00:13.16]Daffodils and lily leaves [00:17.02]I place them all upon your chest [00:22.59]I knew that it would come to this [00:27.77] [00:33.91]I've watched your skin and bones give out [00:38.85] [00:39.73]Wincing at the pain you've felt [00:44.52] [00:45.18]Helpless son I am to you [00:50.52]If only science had a clue [00:56.30]Leaning on whats left of you [01:02.02]Tell me all about your youth [01:07.36]The boys you kissed [01:10.09]The men you knew [01:12.91]The places that were dear to you [01:18.44]And when the cancer ate your bones [01:23.96]You fought for life and you came home [01:29.47]If that's not love then I don't know [01:34.66] [01:35.25]Spell it out in great detail [01:40.78]And I wanna know about myself [01:46.37]Was I the son you'd always hoped [01:51.89]A worthy one a spawn of both [01:57.54]A working man and the girl he loved [02:02.97]Are you proud of me [02:05.61]Have I done enough [02:08.44]Did I break your heart when I left the house [02:14.14]The moment I was old enough [02:19.71]I only wanted you to see [02:24.90] [02:25.43]That I could make a man of me [02:30.94]And I'll keep you close with all my might [02:36.40]And I'll always call you back on time [02:41.91]And I'll always try to be polite [02:47.48] [02:48.15]Always [03:05.95]