The Ache 歌词

Of all the things I remember Of growing up on the west side Always got the best sunsets Grillin' out on the back porch Neighbor kids in the parking lot Sister riding on the handle bars I spent most of the Eighties Driving my mama crazy Still don't know how she made it through After my dad left I would see him Like every other weekend Guess he was just human too But right now I'm feeling the ache I didn't build this house but I carry the weight Between the memories and the mistakes I can't tell if it's hurt or healing But I'm feeling the ache Sat outside in that Chevy Windows down he lit a cigarette I said: Dad, I gotta talk to you He sat there and just listened I said things he didn't know I knew Then he cried when I forgave him That's the business of forgiveness You can say: God as my witness But your heart doesn't forget Least it hasn't happened yet 'Cause right now I'm feeling the ache I didn't build this house but I carry the weight Between the memories and the mistakes I can't tell if it's hurt or healing But I'm feeling the ache I still drive by those apartments Where we lived when you lived with us Those were the happiest days back then I got kids of my own now I know it's hard to be a man Believe me I can understand But right now I'm feeling the ache It's about as much as I can take Right now I'm feeling the ache I didn't build this house but I carry the weight Between the memories and the mistakes I can't tell if it's hurt or healing But I'm feeling the ache