Sins of the Fathers

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's that counter kid with the insufficient mustache He's another one of those bright and funny young know-it-alls He's got the fire of the immortal soul burning there in his bright, porcelain-blue eyes He humors me, and like always, I just let it slide Sometimes I'm tempted to tell him, "Hey kid, the world still goes on Even after we've passed through it--long, long after we're gone" [Chorus] And who can avoid the sins of the fathers? But you go ahead, kid It's your turn to walk on water [Verse 2] Well, I believe life is God's gift but that the years have weight, and I'm logy and a little sluggish My back's bothering me again, and my bones are rigid I feel sometimes like I've lived too many years, but then again not long enough I could offer the boy some kind of words of wisdom Cliches about life being tough Tell him all about unrealized expectations or pass on a couple of tips But I've learned after all these years, you can't teach these young dogs new tricks [Chorus] Who can avoid the sins of the fathers? But you go ahead, kid It's your turn to walk on water [Bridge] I see this old world is fast becoming a place meant only for survivors Where the glands have replaced the heart and soul, and we act out our darkest desires So here's another prayer for the boy, for God's mercy and His grace For salvation and love and the courage to make the world a better place [Chorus] And who can avoid the sins of the fathers? [Verse 3] Well, the kid smiles and pours me another cup of thick, bitter coffee He's caught in the sunlight through the window, and he looks like he's from some other country Well, maybe not one that's a part of this unbalanced, wounded world With its wonders and sorrows and joys and miseries I shuffle out and leave him to his hopes and dreams as I hang on to my memories Well . . . you hang on too, son [Chorus] Who can avoid the sins of the fathers? But you go ahead, kid It's your turn to walk on water Do your best to undo the sins of the fathers Yeah, go ahead, kid It's your turn to walk on water Your turn to walk on water Your turn to walk on water