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The Night I Called The Old Man Out

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[Verse]
EmThe dining room fell silent, I can't belDieve what I just said,
I just Amtold my dad he's full of it, and I waB7tched his face turn red.
And I sEmhould've said, "I'm sorry", but I mCatched him shout for shout,
I can still Amhear that screen door slammin', the nB7ight I called him oEmut.
[Chorus]
He said, "GSon it's gonna hDurt me, Ammore than it hurts Emyou"
but somehCow I couldn't Dhelp but have my B7doubts.
Coz I'd sGeen my older Dbrothers, Amcrawl back in the Emhouse,
each tCime they called the oDld man Emout.
[Verse]
EmFist to fist and eye to eye, Dstandin' toe to toe,
AmHe would've let me walk away, but I just wB7ould not let it go.
EmYears of my frustration, had Cled me to this night,
Now he'll Ampay for all the tB7imes that he's been rEmight.
[Chorus]
He said, "GSon it's gonna hDurt me, Ammore than it hurts Emyou"
but somehCow I couldn't Dhelp but have my B7doubts.
Coz I'd sGeen my older Dbrothers, Amcrawl back in the Emhouse,
each tCime they called the oDld man Emout.
[Verse]
It was Emover in a minute, that's Dwhen I realised
The bAmlood came from my mouth and nose, but the tB7ears came from his eyes
And in Emmemory of that faithful night I know the gCreatest pain was his
And I just Ampray someday I'm hB7alf the man he iEms.
[Chorus]
He said, "GSon it's gonna hDurt me, Ammore than it hurts Emyou"
but somehCow I couldn't Dhelp but have my B7doubts.
Coz I'd sGeen my older Dbrothers, Amcrawl back in the Emhouse,
each tCime they called the oDld man Emout.
Just Glike my own dear brDothers, I cAmrawled back in the Emhouse
The Cnight I called the Dold man Emout.
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The story behind the song

This song tells a story of standing up to a father, a moment of confrontation that marks a turning point. It delves into the complex emotions surrounding family dynamics and the courage it takes to challenge authority figures, even those you love. Appearing on the album In Pieces, it captures a raw, personal narrative. Playing it, you embody that pivotal moment of speaking your truth.

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