Slipped Away

You said dreamin' is for sleepers

It won't take you anywhere

Why can't you be more like your brother

You can't be livin' on a prayer

I know you meant to protect me

From disappointment and resent

But I needed appreciation

Not your constant malcontent

I haven't talked to you in ages

Since we had our falling out

Didn't answer when you called me

Looking back I was way too proud

All I wanted was to show you

That I had what it takes

I was just about to call you

When you suddenly passed away

Passed away

Now I'll never get to tell you

All the things I longed to say

Nothing left but the silence

And the words that slipped away

Deep inside I hope you're watching

From wherever you may be

That I've got your appreciation

For who I am and the life I lead

All I wanted was to show you

That I had what it takes

I was longing for validation

And a little encouragement

All I wanted was to show you

That I had what it takes

I just wanted appreciation

For who I am and the life I lead