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John Hiatt — Your Dad Did
Album: Bring The Family
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Released: 1987
Length: 3:57
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Well the sun comes up and you stare your cup of coffee, yup
Right through the kitchen floor
You feel like hell so you might as well get out and sell
Your smart ass door to door

And the Mrs. wears her robe slightly undone
As your daughter dumps her oatmeal on your son
And you keep it hid
Just like your did

So you go to work just to watch some jerk
Pick up the perks
You were in line to get
And the guy that hired you just got fired,
Your job's expired
They just ain't told you yet

So you go and buy a brand new set of wheels
To show your family just how great you feel
Acting like a kid
Just like your dad did
And

You're a chip off the old block
Why does it come as such a shock
That every road up which you rock
Your dad already did

Yeah you've seen the old man's ghost
Come back as creamed chipped beef on toast
Now if you dont get your slice of the roast
You're gonna flip your lid
Just like your dad did, just like your dad did

Well the day was long now, supper's on
The thrill is gone
But something's taking place
Yeah the food is cold and your wife feels old
But all hands fold
As the two year old says grace
She says help the starving children to get well
But let my brother's hamster burn in hell
You love your wife and kids
Just like your dad did
Comments (13)add comment
 Cynaera wrote:
I went back through your song comments, fullydude, and every single one of them was almost hatefully negative. Why do you listen to RadioParadise, if you don't hear anything you like? And, if you do hear something you like, why do you not comment on it? I think you might need to save your sanity - go to some top-40 place that plays Brittney Spears or some vapid remake of a 10cc song. Clearly, RP doesn't offer what you want to hear.

 
Wow... couldn't have said it better myself.  Thanks Cynaera! 

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
fullydude wrote:
This is one of the worst things I have ever heard.
I went back through your song comments, fullydude, and every single one of them was almost hatefully negative. Why do you listen to RadioParadise, if you don't hear anything you like? And, if you do hear something you like, why do you not comment on it? I think you might need to save your sanity - go to some top-40 place that plays Brittney Spears or some vapid remake of a 10cc song. Clearly, RP doesn't offer what you want to hear.
Posted 19 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
After hearing this song live, I just had to buy the CD. John is a great musician and entertainer.
Posted 20 years ago by pez4brian    [ Reply ]
This is one of the worst things I have ever heard.
Posted 21 years ago by fullydude    [ Reply ]
Yee Haa!!!!! Ry Cooder away! I had two dads....I'm sooooo confused....
Posted 21 years ago by rickd    [ Reply ]
tip of the hat to RP - you understand that John Hiatt and Keb Mo are two of the smartest musicians doing the rounds
Posted 21 years ago by velocite    [ Reply ]
What the crap is with the guitar?! It sounds awful. Booo
Posted 21 years ago by Friend    [ Reply ]
Mr. John Hiatt Best damn songwriter writing today.
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
I love this line,\"As the two year old says grace She says help the starving children to get well But let my brother\'s hamster burn in hell You love your wife and kids Just like your dad did\". Frednic
Posted 21 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
Such a great song: made even better by the Rolling Stones riff that\'s tastefully been added.
Posted 21 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
It\'s a great song, but I\'ve really gotten used to the live version on \"Hiatt Comes Alive at Buddokan\"... --d
Posted 21 years ago by lindydallas    [ Reply ]
This is one of the songs that proves Hiatt\'s genius as a lyricist. Specific and individual details that add up to a universal (and sweet) recognition.
Posted 21 years ago by SwampYankee    [ Reply ]