Parted
i remember the day so clearly
just like it was yesterday
i couldn't believe what was happening
they'd come to take you away
i had no say in the matter
their actions were already planned
i'm told to pack some of your things
and just throw them in a bag
i asked what was the hurry
we were in the middle of tea
but they never gave a bloody damn
that's the way it had to be
i packed a few of your best toys
and folded you some clothes
the anger that i felt that day
was gradually begginning to show
they were ready to arrest me
they knew i might get mad
it took them a while to calm me down
things were starting to look bad
i didn't know what i was thinking
or what was going on
my mind was full of questions
asking what had i done wrong
they began to put you in the car
the heavens let out the rain
then i held you in my arms
that's when i began to feel the pain
i'll never forget your faces
as we waved our sad goodbyes
what the hell were you thinking
when the tears blurred your eyes
i wanted to say i was sorry
but then it was far too late
i'm begging you not to blame me
or me that you decide to hate
do you remember when i could visit
in a family centre somewhere
but all that we could think about
was how it was unfair
well i went to court many times
to try and get you back
my god that was a nightmare
confidence is what i lacked
when you came out of foster care
and moved in with my mum
things got a little better
but another nightmare had begun
i was given certain times
and wasn't allowed to stay
the evenings when i had to leave
i'd only hope and pray
that you did truly love me
i'd sit at home alone
i knew that you were near by
and i could just pick up the phone
but the pain it got too much for me
as it did for i'm sure
but on that christmas eve you came home
not wanting anything more
well that was the best christmas ever
i was feeling alot more strong
my flesh and blood united
to correct so many wrongs
although it felt so strange
a new life for us had started
being a loving family again
never looking back on the day we were parted
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