My Father's Shadow

Walking in his shadow tall and strong

He shows no weakness all my life long

His hands they built the world with care

But behind those eyes I find despair

Oh dad oh dad I see your pain

Through your silence in the pouring rain

You wore your strength like armor cold

But even giants sometimes grow old

Words between us sharp like knives

Both tangled in each other's lives

In your path I tried to find my way

But lost myself along the fray

Oh dad oh dad I see your pain

Through your silence in the pouring rain

You wore your strength like armor cold

But even giants sometimes grow old

Your laughter echoes in my mind

A rare embrace so hard to find

I rage against this iron chain

Love disguised as endless strain

Each fight a cry we can't ignore

Two lost souls wanting more

But in this clash we both collide

Seeking peace we cannot hide