Stepdad

[Verse 1]
And now that you know why I'm leavin'
And your mum's yelling out that she hopes I don't come back
Of course she would say that

[Verse 2]
Don't forget what I told you about your demons
They're just thoughts in your head while you sleep, no more than that
Now fetch my duffle bag

[Pre-Chorus 1]
If my ride ain't here, then it's coming
I can feel it not so far away
And I know you're angry, youngen
Dry your eyes up
Or you won't see
Big dog walking away

[Chorus]
Now if you think I'm chasing the seasons
Like a van is some place to be
I'm your stepdad
And I know they say I'm scheming of leaving
Dreaming my life away
But if you see my name in the headlines
And they're all pissing on me
I'm your stepdad
And I know they say I'm frail and broken
But you can't treat your mom that way

[Verse 3]
I'll tell you how I got to Memphis
Saw your mum on a TV show and that was that
Both my bags were packed

[Verse 4]
I could put you to sleep just by reading
Turn the living room into an avalanche
I loved to make you laugh

[Pre-Chorus 2]
If the paps ain't here, then they're comin'
I can hear their flashes blast away
And I know you're tired, youngen
Time to wise up
Or you won't see
What your dad does for pay

[Chorus]
Now if you think I'm chasing the seasons
Like a van is some place to be
I'm your stepdad
And I know they say I'm scheming of leaving
Dreaming my life away
But if you see my name in the headlines
And they're all pissing on me
I'm your stepdad
And I know they say I'm frail and broken
But you can't treat your mum that way