Skipping stones across our home A heart of gold is now made of stone But I'll try to work this out while you take your best-known detour Too many instances I find myself tasting concrete with my knees I reach out for a hand that's not there I reach out to a father that doesn't care Well I'm not saying that I comprehend what this ordeal means to you But I'm just hoping that you'll come to know That letting go won't pull you through Or rid this troubled household of your gloom But don't mistaken me, this is not a state of pointing fingers now Instead I'll pray that it dawns on you The price of what we've been trying so hard to keep alive Skipping stones across our home A parent's love is now set in stone But I'll try to keep you close even though I know that I'll be alone Too many instances I fail to fix my eyes on the miles ahead I reach out for a hand that's not there I reach out to a father that doesn't care If a child's love could build a stairway And this hopeful longing could pave a lane I would walk the path to heaven just to bring you back again Stay I'd give my life away if I could have you by our sides I'd give my life away if that could mean you'd stay And every day will end the same Because it's me that's afraid of change