mine childhood

(Verse 1) Garnet was a weary soul, with demons of her own Bipolar and narcissistic, from the pain she had known Too lazy to work, we lived on welfare's dime But my stepfather Paul, he was a father so kind Working at Mac Tools, he took us on adventures bright Fishing, camping, amusement parks, under the stars at night (Chorus) But behind closed doors, there was a darkness in the air Paul's violence towards Garnet, left me in despair Emotionally stunted, I was withdrawn and shy Reading books to hide, from the tears that I would cry (Verse 2) I rose above the pain, joined the Marine Corps with pride A combat veteran in Desert Storm, with the courage inside But I didn't know how to love, didn't know how to be true To Loretta, my wife, and Ronald, her son too Caught in a spiral, of mistakes and regret I wish I could turn back time, and make things right, you bet (Chorus) But life had its twists, and turns along the way Loretta found solace, in another's arms she'd stay I went to prison, for crimes I can't deny Loretta moved on, to escape the heartache and lies (Bridge) Now I'm older, and wiser too Looking back, I wish I knew How to be a better man, a husband and a dad To love without fear, to never feel so sad (Outro) Loretta, I hope you find peace and light Ronald, I wish I had been there to guide you right In my heart, I'll always carry the pain But I'll keep on fighting, to make amends, to heal, to gain