This song was written by the then drummer of The Lemonheads, Bill Stevenson, about the care for his father and their relationship.
Bill speaks at length, and very emotionally, about this song on Episode 4 of Chris Demakes' podcast.
Hello it's me
Your son again
I'll let myself in
Back to save your life
Back to ruin your day
I can't make you well
I can't make you love me
But I'm not leaving here without you
Steve's boy won't let you die
Alone in the desert with fear in your eyes
You can't break me
You can't make me go away
Stop trying to push me out
I'll never say when, you never showed me ow
You can't break me
You can't make me go away
Life run it's course
No shame in that
Just let me stay a while
Try to ease your pain
Maye try to let you see me
You won't let me be your son
You won't be my father
But I'm not leaving here without you
Steve's boy won't let you die
Alone in the desert with fear in your eyes
You can't break me
You can't make me go away
Stop trying to push me out
I'll never say when, you never showed me ow
You can't break me
You can't make me go away
I'm not gonna go away
Be back tomorrow with the things you need
You don't have to hate me
We could try to make believe
Hello it's me
I'm back again
I'll let myself in
Today I'll find a way
To try again another day
Steve’s Boy was written by Bill Stevenson.
Steve’s Boy was produced by Bill Stevenson & Evan Dando.