Sam Barber - Man You Raised Lyrics

(Hey bud, I haven't heard from you in a couple of days)
(I was really hoping to catch you before your show)
(Everybody's missing you but we're all so proud of you)
(It was really hot here this week)
(You're lucky enough to be missing out on baling hay)
(I'm sure your dad and grandpa would have loved to have your help)
(Anyway, have a great show and please, just give me a call when you can)
(I always love you more)

When days were bright and I was young
You'd talk to me, say, "Hey, my son
The world only gets colder as you age"
Now so many nights have led me here
Thinking 'bout the things I fear
When will I finally get some f*cking rest?

And just like whiskey going down
My throat burns just to speak out loud
Why cannot I not clear my own damn head?

But I'm alright, I'm okay
I will always be the man you raised
I know it's hard on the darkest days
But the moon could never steal your son away

All my love is set in stone
And if I die, you get my throne

I'm sorry for the time I spent
On my own in this trench
I know it kills you that I am alone
But the boys out here won't let me die
And if it was my final night

I'd talk to you until I could not speak
Then with minutes left I'd crack a joke
Tell you 'bout the songs I wrote
And pray that they live long after my time

But I'm alright, I'm okay
I will always be the man you raised
I know it's hard on the darkest days
But the moon will never steal your son away

All my love is set in stone
And if I die, you get my throne

'Cause I'm alright, I'm okay
I will always be the man you raised
I know it's hard on the darkest days
But the moon can never steal your son away

All my love is set in stone
And if I die, you get my throne