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Dear Cliff Lyrics by Jack Rootes

Roots is Dead!

2018

[Verse 1]

Dear Cliff, what the fuck is wrong with you?
Why did you talk to me as if I was a fucking issue?
'Cause when I first met you, I thought you were a cool guy
Thought that we would get along so fine, no lie
See, I knew that you and my mother both had some history
When she was down, you'd always pull her out of her misery
So I was overjoyed when you and her both got married
Unaware of the many burdens that you would later carry

So as time grew that you stayed at me and my mum's place
You'd become bitter and cold whenever you saw my face
You were kind at the start, then turned to a piece of shit
I didn't realise that my mother had married the guy from Split!
And even now, thinking back, it just makes so mad
When you told me that I'm SUPPOSED to be at my dad's
You selfish motherfucker, this is MY home as well as hers
So fuck you for trying to make me feel like such dirt!

[Hook]

You act like I'm a burden to your lifestyle
Well take a look in the mirror once in a while
'Cause your heart is black and full of hate
And there's something sick inside your brain

And you moved away thinking you could be free
But you can't run away from your memories
Yet you only refuse to be real with it
Only thing you can do is deal with it

[Verse 2]

It's like you wanted control at everyone else's expense
'Cause of that, you made the whole house feel tense
You and mum working daily trying to earn the cash
While I did chores so I didn't incure your wrath
And with you all angry, bitter and overall uncouth
I'd be out every day to get the fuck away from you!
You were snappy with me & rough with the dogs too
I'd rather been homeless than lived in the same house as you!

But that wasn't your worst offence
You then had quit your job, your health being your defense
So whilst me and mum were working in the cold & heat
You spent days on your fat ass in front of the TV!
With you in the house, things were always feeling bleak
So tense at home, even your own son didn't want to speak!
Eventually you left us stropy, saying you were done
To that I said good riddence, you selfish cunt!

[Hook]

[Verse 3]

I used all my resentment to help when I wrote this
Even thinking back on you makes me feel so sick!
'Cause I used to think you'd be a step dad like no other
But now you see you're a wanker, just ask Simon's brother!
Think I'll take these words back?! Well, don't hold your breath!
If you didn't know martial arts, I would've beaten you to death!
'Cause even jail would be more homely than your sorry ass!
I'll be throwing a party on the day that your life comes to pass!

Besides your kids don't need you anymore for some joy
Especially Sharna, she's got herself an adorable baby boy
And Ky's got a girlfriend now, you should see her, she's beautiful
But you'll never meet her, they won't even be at your funeral!
Your vile attitude is what's brought all this venom I spit!
You selfish prick, I hope you fucking die for all your bullshit!
I could say that if we meet, you'd get your teeth kicked in
But you know: Karma's a bitch, so I hope you're her next victim!

[Hook]
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Jack Rootes

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