Daisy

Daisy
The last time your mother hit ya
You flew off the bed, I told her to stop
I couldn’t let my silence be complicit
And watch her take out her misguided anger on someone so young
Said she was goin’ to go to counclin’ for it
Manager her emotions and take accountability for’em
Eh, that never happened
I took the rage as misplaced for lack of bein’ proactive

But there was that one night, she yelled so loud
I swear to God her eyes turned red, and for a moment I saw hell
She’s an angry woman, a liar and a cheater
And if the next guy is half the man I am, he’ll stop her before the next time she tries to beat ya
I mean it, we’re silly humans, and we think about what we think
It’s not important. Daisy, I’ve seen the end
It’s beautiful and only measured by our action

As for me, I’m doin’ better than expected
The view of the river from living room is a blessing
I know you wanted freedom so many damn times
And tried to escape your mother’s place day & night
Some mornings if felt simple
Wakin’ up to you starin’ out that window
Escapist for life, you made a run for the river
Neck and neck with a dream of a life worth livin’

Baby, the equation’s so basic, don’t get it twisted
Without respect, there can be none given
And Daisy, now that I’m on the other side of the glass
My advice the next time you make a run for it: Don’t look back

Now, let me tell ya somethin’ ‘bout ya daddy: Mildly the same minus the angry part
Never struck ya but still willingly claims the dark
I’m a venerable rebel, my friend. Salam
They wanna see my skin tone get cold in a kennel
Welcome to the boss level, full of Irish goodbyes and East Detroit hellos
Lower Eastside stilettos. Mastered the art of lettin’ go
Some say it’s gotten quicker than the fists of Kenshiro

I just do the work and let the rumors sound off
It’s elevator music while I ascend another mountain
New Orleans proud son, Milwaukee town punk
Made a soapbox from a gutter, to shout from
Daisy, tell me , is it strange it feels weightless
Smiles no longer vagrant, veins for train stations
Pushin’ pushin’ that sweet venom from artery to hand
Don’t hate to break it to ya, I’m a bad bad man

I didn’t ask for permission
I didn’t ask for forgiveness
I didn’t ask for opinions
Took what I needed and kept goin’ passed the finish
And the next time she hits ya
Know it’s meant for someone different
And if ya ever make it out that window
Run Daisy Run, do like ya daddy did it

Go on ‘til ya can’t go on
And I still haven’t stopped
Go on ‘til ya can’t go on
Until the wheels roll off
Go on ‘til ya can’t go on
Sun down to sun up
Go on ‘til ya can’t go on