Worn-out stitches on a baseball up against the wall
Me and myself trying to play catch 'Cause Daddy ain't home yet
I was Batman and Robin, and the Joker, too It was Gotham City lonesome in the living room
And Mama'd say, "You pray 'Cause your Daddy's gonna be late"
* But the lights stayed on somehow And love filled up our little house
Yeah, life ain't always what it seems 'Cause I thought all he ever did was leave
But somebody played Tooth Fairy, left the cash, took out the trash
Made Mama feel pretty Put a dent in the whiskey
There were tip-toe prayers and midnight kisses "I love you"s and little boy wishes
for Saturday When we could play all day
( * )
Worn-out stitches on a baseball up against the wall
Him and himself trying to play catch 'Cause I ain't home yet
( * )
All I ever do is leave
