Our Parents from Perfect Gentleman by Randy Kaplan

"Our Parents" by Randy Kaplan

You and I know we're through
but my mother still loves you.
You and I know you're long gone
but my mother, she's still holding on.
I think it's clear that we're over and done
but my mother still says, "Believe me,
she's the one for you."
I say, "Mom, she's around the bend."
But my mother can't accept the end.

She said goodbye to her husband, it's true.
But my mother won't say goodbye to you.

I tell her how you've gone away
but my mother still speaks of the day
when you walked into her kitchen and you kissed her hello.
If she only knew what we both know.
If she knew how badly I messed up
she'd know no amount of luck
could help us out or make us up.
No, if she knew she'd give up.

You and I know the ending came
but your father still asks if I saw the game.
And it's been so long since I moved out
but your father still asks, "Is he there right now?"
He's not known for his memory
but your father sure remembers me.
I understand that it's for good
but, so far, he hasn't understood.

He got a divorce and he was free
but your father won't let go of me.

You tell him how I've gone away
but your father still speaks of the day
when I walked into his store and I said, "Hello."
If he only knew what we both know.
If he knew how badly I messed up
he'd know not to wish us luck.
He'd know that fate is not with us.
No, if he knew he'd give up.

You and I know we made mistakes
but, baby, we should try again
for the parents' sake.

• Blues
• blues
• country-blues
• ragtime
• story song
• Detroit