[Verse 1]
You were always working late
Gave us everything we need
But lately, my perspective's changed
I think I am finally starting to see
That 1999 was the year you fell apart
Your plans got rearranged to mend a broken heart and
Before you knew it, you're a father of five
And can't help but think if you were able
That you'd choose a different life
You'd live a different life

[Chorus]
But did you ever want this?
Was it all just pretend?
'Cause all I ever wanted
To make you proud in the end
And every day I'm learning shit I wish I never heard
Won't be the same
I can finally see the damage you did to her
Why can't you be the man I thought you were?
Ooh

[Verse 2]
Will we ever be enough?
Will you always wish things turned out different?
Well maybe if I was someone else
You'd start to kid then you'll finally listen 'cause
Yours words cut deeper than the world's sharpest knife
I can't help but think if you were able
That you'd choose a different life
Oh, oh, oh
You'd live a different life
[Chorus]
But did you ever want this?
Was it all just pretend?
'Cause all I ever wanted
To make you proud in the end
And every day I'm learning shit I wish I never heard
Won't be the same
I can finally see the damage you did to her
Why can't you be the man I thought you were?
Mm, mm

[Outro]
You were always working late
Gave us everything we need
But lately, my perspective's changed
Think I am finally starting to see