I was stronger when you held me And I was braver when you would tell me You couldn't wait to see the man I would become Now at the table, an empty setting And I remember without regretting And I hope you see the man I have become Boxes in the basement Old dusty memories But there's something 'bout you lately That's close to me I wear the jacket that you once gave me And I walk the places you used to take me And I remember that I'm the man you love Boxes in the basement Old dusty memories But there's something 'bout you lately That's close to me You've gone before me And it's hard for me to see There's something 'bout you lately Oh something 'bout you lately There's something 'bout you lately That's close to me