[Chorus Emily Williamson Curtis Mayfield] Everybody get around and listen to my song Ive only got one [Verse 1] Hey grandpa I left a picture on your grave but Im not sure you saw it Just saying your grandson is grown now, aint he ? Taller than his other brother, we had a hard time admitting Sometimes I walk by your house and I reminisce The wooden garage, the kangaroo prints in the alley My heart falling into the darkest valley But, I dont wanna talk about it, or should we ? Say that I wanted to die so bad, Im sorry Crying like that was fifty years ago But losing you keeps me in yesterdays sorrow And Im sorry, I couldnt pull myself together Cried like a baby and still doing it but whatever You made me a better person and I took the chance Too bad you had to leave me to make me change Nah I didnt change, it all changed around me Blinded by darkness, joy wasnt far but I couldnt see [Chorus Emily Williamson Curtis Mayfield] Everybody get around and listen to my song Ive only got one [Verse 2] Hey grandma I saw you in my dreams again, just like yesterday Every day is the same, grey blood runs in my veins The truth is I hate to see you again Because everything I do reminds me of the pain But I close my eyes hoping Ill come back to that dream So well sit at the same table and talk about it And Ill tell you how I feel about you Ill tell you how Im feeling about letting you go How I smiled at you on saturday, turned my back And saw you crying because you knew I know I failed you, I failed school Wanted to be like you, but couldnt do it Wanted you to stay, I looked at you and smiled Just letting you know its okay you let go Its all good, we love you, Im just wondering why You left us and now our lives are gone bad and wild [Chorus Emily Williamson Curtis Mayfield] Everybody get around and listen to my song Ive only got one [Verse 3] Had conversation with God but he aint been replying much I thought he could help, thought he had the midas touch They said youll get over it in less than a year Bro its been three and Im still here Ive been to church today but nobodys home Yes God left me, or did I leave him alone? Lately Ive been living life in slo mo With my friend alcohol but really in solo I wanna live but I cant seem to finish the checklist Emily do you want to die alone or die the greatest ? I need religion man, I wanna be gods witness With closed eyes, I cant die now, need a few minutes To tell you hate is powerful and you shouldnt use it To tell Alicia, Nina and Mom thanks to you I made it To tell doctors Im mad but youll be forgiven To tell me I got the finger on the trigger and I shouldnt pull it [Chorus Emily Williamson Curtis Mayfield] Everybody get around and listen to my song Ive only got one [Outro] Girl sobbing Gunshot sound
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