Tradition

They say blood's thicker than water, but I can see why There's so many people out there who say that's a lie I saw love turn like a light switch in the blink of an eye Because you can't help but pass on the heartache you hide And I could ask you, "Who raised you?" but I know their names It's not their fault anymore, now it's just you left to blame And now I see red, because you couldn't be kind Had to go off, keep hurting those you love in your life You could be breaking cycles, but you keep to tradition Pass it on to your child in the latest edition Why couldn't you spare her? I know what her future holds Because if you never learn, she'll learn all on her own And I could ask you, "Who raised you?" but I know their names It's not their fault anymore, now it's just you left to blame And now I see red, because you couldn't be kind Had to go off, keep hurting those you love in your life I can see you've been hurt, I think you've been through enough But now you have a daughter, and you should learn how to love It's a hard path to follow, sometimes you'll feel insane But if you never heal, you'll just pass on your pain I could ask you, "Who raised you?" but I know their names It's not their fault anymore, now it's just you left to blame And now I see red, because you couldn't be kind Had to go off, keep hurting those you love in your life