Retrospect Daddy

I've felt your misery, feel comfort with my connection
I've felt your agony, find peace in my coalition
I've heard the yelling, realize my association
I've felt the punishment, know I understand

My hands shook their fists, I've seen your frustration
My eyes have seen them go, I've felt your loneliness
They've turned me away, I know your isolation
They've cut up my soul, I'm a loner like you

Nobody sees you're hurting, they didn't see me
Nobody sees you crying, they never saw me
No one feels your pain, they thought I had an attitude, like you
Nobody sees your beauty, I know I was beautiful

You can't change them, I tell you ... quit trying now
You feel like your punished, I tell you you're not
You feel like no one sees you, I see you fine
You feel like a loner, well, I'll hold your hand

I tell you you're a child, you've just begun to live
Replace your anger with wonder and have a good time
Never, ever hurt yourself, I'd hate you for life
Dont' hang around the bad part of town
Take a trip to L.A.

I hurt myself, I'd never let you
They told me what to do, I say, "open your eyes"
I didn't know any better, I'll TEACH you, not TELL you
They've made you feel worthless
I think your beautiful

Listen to me my friend,
In my last life I was you
I know the mistakes I made
I tell you the mistakes you're making
You are me in the past
But you can never be me again, I'll never let you

Listen to my knowledge, I'm a very old man
I had to almost die to enjoy life
I'm telling you; you don't have to die