I drank in my youth and had more than my share I'd ask for forgiveness but I really don't care Don't ask you to see me but for what I am Was a dad for a while now just a lonely old man I've wandered, I've tasted I've squandered all that should be mine What bounty I've wasted I swapped my story for a line I never let you lie Except when you called me daddy And if I seem insincere Well, good then you finally get me I've wandered, I've tasted I've squandered all that should be mine What bounty I've wasted I never was born to see the line It's hard to stay, it's hard to fight But it was easy to go And I could care but what the hell I had my own seeds to sow And they were young they'll let it go They'll learn to swallow the pain I shouldn't have to be involved I shouldn't have to explain Well, you were wrong, I can't forget I never could understand And now with children of my own It's as clear as my hand Oh, you're a despicable man Oh, a despicable man You've wandered, you've tasted You've squandered all that should be mine What bounty you've wasted You never was one to see the line You've wandered, you've tasted You've squandered all that should be mine What bounty you've wasted You swapped my story for the line I hope that you've enjoyed the line