Stepdad - Alex Cameron

Now that you know why I’m leaving

And your mum’s yelling out that she hopes I don’t come back

Of course she would say that

Don’t forget what I told you bout your demons

They’re just thoughts in your head while you sleep no more than that

Now fetch my duffle bag

If my ride ain’t here, then it’s coming

I can feel it not so far away

And I know you’re angry youngen

Dry your eyes up

Or you won’t see

Big dog walkin away

Now if you think I’m chasing the seasons

Like a van is some place to be

I’m your step dad

And I know they say I’m scheming of leaving

Dreaming my life away

But if you see my name in the headlines

And they’re all pissing on me

I’m your step dad

And I know they say I’m frail and broken

But you can’t treat your mum that way

I’ll tell you how I got to Memphis

Saw your ma on a TV show and that was that

Both my bags were packed

I could put you to sleep just by reading

Or turn the living room into an avalanche

I loved to make you laugh

If the paps ain’t here, then their comin

I can hear their flashes blast away

And I know you’re tired youngen

Time to wise up

Or you won’t see

What your dad does for pay

Now if you think I’m chasing the seasons

Like a van is some place to be

I’m your step dad

And I know they say I’m scheming of leaving

Dreaming my life away

But if you see my name in the headlines

And they’re all pissing on me

I’m your step dad

And I know they say I’m frail and broken

But you can’t treat your mum that way