Cats In The Cradle - Ugly Kid Joe

A child arrived just the other day

Came to the world in the usual way

But there were planes to catch and bills to pay.

He learned to walk while I was away

He was talking 'fore I knew it and as he grew he said,

"I'm gonna be like you, dad,

You know I'm gonna be like you"

Well my son turned ten just the other day

He said "Thanks for the ball dad, come on, let's play

Could you teach me to throw?", I said "Not today

I got a lot to do", he said "That's OK"

And he walked away and he smiled and he said,

"I'm gonna be like him, yeah,

You know I'm gonna be like him"

Well he came from college just the other day

So much like a man I just have to say

I'm proud of you, could you sit for a while

He shook his head and he said with a smile

What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys

GSee you later, can I have them please

I've long since retired, my son's moved away

I called him up just the other day

I'd like to see you, if you don't mind

He said: I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time.

You see, my new job a hassle and the kids have the flu,

But it's sure nice talking to you dad,

It's been sure nice talkin' to you

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me

He'd grown up just like me, yeah

My boy was just like me!