Not The Prodigal

Hiding to be left alone
But I don’t think you fare well when you’re left there on their own
Your only mistake, yes your initial sin
Was to talk to me about it, the way you’ve never been

I thought I was a rebel, and fighting you I failed
But I was still that family son well I could never tell
But still I play that rebel, the only role I know
Who am I when everything’s gone

Incremental changes never seem to last for too long
So excuse me while I turn away to craft my final farewell
I’m alive in pain this situation too remote

I thought I was a rebel, and fighting you I failed
But I was still that family son well I could never tell
But still I play that rebel, the only role I know
Was I still that good family son

(Bridge)
when I don’t make it am I still a selfish man?
Am I living this life or am i walking blind
with regrets I’m alive with pain we’re alive in joy
oh joy here we go again (2x)

you took your pound of flesh from me
My sphere of influence is tarnished unexpectedly
Yes The imposition stands, locking in your faint demands
All of that is spinning in a cloud of your commands

Who am I when everything is gone (end)