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For Dad Lyrics by Connor McDaniel

My (Poor) Attempt at Making Music

2013

I’m sorry dad
I never meant to fail you
I never meant to be a burden
Well, I guess now-

Aren’t you meant to study for a test tomorrow? (I hate you)
Well I don’t see any writing (I, I actually hate you)

Remember the apartment
I’d stay up late watching movies
And sometimes you’d join me
And was the closest thing we had to bonding

I’m sorry about thanksgiving
Not this year but last year
I only let her take only one hit
I didn't think it would fuck her up that bad

On the way to the hospital
I couldn’t stop shaking
And I could shake the feeling
That I’d fucked up
Yeah, I know I had

If you wanna tear me apart
Well I understand
If you wanna disown me
Well I understand that to

I just wanted to say
That I’m sorry

Remember the conversation we had
In your new wife’s daughter’s backyard
We talked without boundaries
And I’ve realized that you’ve always loved me

We listened to Conor Oberst
While i drank my third mimosa
And the sunlight fell on my chest
But it was your presence that kept me warm

You see time heals all wounds
It’s cliché but it’s accurate
I’ve never felt passionate to express myself
But now I do

On a Monday night
It’s getting late
A light snow is falling
I’d just like to say I’m sorry for ever hating you

I always wanted you to leave me alone
But now you’re gone
And it’s strange but i feel like we’ve gotten even closer
Next time I’m with you
I’ll try my best
To make up for
Lost time I don't want any more regrets

About “For Dad” by Connor McDaniel

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"For Dad" is credited to Connor McDaniel. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"For Dad" appears on "My (Poor) Attempt at Making Music" in 2013.

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