When I look back over the years at the

Things that bring tears to my eyes

Poppa said we had to be wise to live long lives

Now I recognise what my father said before he died

Vocalised things I left unsaid

Left my spirit unfed for too long

I'm coming home to my family where I can be strong

For you I plan to be

Within me, my ancestry, giving me continuity

This is what my daddy told me

I wish he would hold me a little more than he did

But he taught me my culture

And how to live positive

I never wanna shame the blood in my veins

And bring pain to my sweet grandfather's face

In his resting place

I'll make haste to learn and not waste

Everything my forefathers earned in tears

For my culture

Fall back again

Crawl from the warm waters

Water to air

You're on your feet again

Your feet again

Hello Dad remember me

I'm the man you'd thought I'd never be

I'm the boy who you reduced to tears

Dad I've been lonely for 27 years

Yeah that's right my name's Rob

I'm the one who landed the popstar's job

I'm the one who you told look don't touch

I'm the kid who wouldn't amount to much

I believe in the senses sight and sound

I have always been too loud

Won't you help me drown it out

I'm what I feel, what I'm feeling is surreal

I'm a mass of spinning wheels

Always digging in my heels

Now I've got the faith to

Fall back again

Crawl from the warm waters

Water to air

You're on your feet again

Your feet again

This is what my daddy told me

I wish he would hold me a little more than he did

But he taught me my culture

And how to live positive

I never wanna shame the blood in my veins

And bring pain to my sweet grandfather's face

In his resting place

I'll make haste to learn and not waste

Everything my forefathers earned in tears

For my culture