Tom Wright Poet Lyric

What It Be Like Bro

Arising early each morning
I glance toward you.
Asking myself this question
Can this be true?

Am I deserving
of this mess I see?
Can you not just once
be flattering to me?

You stare at me and
though declining to say.
I know you'll return
What I give you this day.

Though I'm complementing seeking
You're truthful with me.
Being painfully honest
as only you could be.

While pointing out flaws
as i shave and dress.
You also let me know
that my hair is a mess.

I just smile and wink
thinking this might work.
But your message to me
brush your teeth, you big jerk.

You're hard and critical
but come what may.
I'm the head of this house
I'll have the final say.

A flip of the switch
and I'm on my way.
Leaving you alone
to face the wall all day.

In reality, if I look so-so
or maybe a mess.
You always see and return
No more or no less.

As all others see me
to myself you will show.
For when facing a mirror
"That's what it be like Bro


























































Arising early each morning
I glance toward you.
Asking myself this question,
can this be true?

Am I deserving
of the mess I see?
Can you not just once
be flattering to me.

You stare at me and
though declining to say.
I know you'll return
what I give you this day.

Though I'm complement seeking
you're truthful with me.
Being painfully honest
as only you could be.

While pointing out flaws
as I shave and dress.
You also let me know
that my hair is a mess.

I just smile and wink
thinking this might work.
But your message to me
brush your teeth, you big jerk.

You're hard and critical
but come what may.
I'm the head of this house
I'll have the final say.

A flip of the switch
and I'm on my way.
Leaving you alone
to face the wall all day. 

In reality, if I look so-so
or maybe a mess.
You always see and return
no more or no less.

As all others see me
to myself you will show.
For when facing a mirror
"That's what it be like Bro."

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