Waking Up

To my father who beat his demons but passed away May 22, 2005 When I woke up lord, I had that feeling That sinking feeling I was leaving you I felt we were though That taste has been calling me That lifestyle been stalking me The same thing that took my pops It’s after me and it just won’t stop Last night lord, I thought I had said good bye I was going for “just one beer” As I walked I felt fear and I stopped I said “no you are not” I turned around real fast And thanked you for that quick cab Everyday I have demons speaking through my friend Will you ever come out again? To spend all you’ve got I’m not shocked lord Because you told me so Five hundred and sixty eight days ago Today I said that I had a feeling That feeling it never did produce So I wake up, lord Knowing I’ll always wake with struggles But knowing I’m waking up with you