Just Like a Man

Every time

I look at you I want to cry but you don't understand

I've been taught to be a man

So you won't see me cry

​'Cause I've been taught to try

And keep the tears inside a secret and just died

Just like a man

The other day

You flew into my arms it seems and bringing love

Just like you bring it to my dreams

You wanted me to stay

I found it hard to say

That daddy can't be true with mommy anymore

Just like a man

A teddy bear

And broken teacup for a bribe, oh, little four-year-old

Just doesn't keep the heart inside

Missing love today

Daddy's gone away

But he's been trained to keep it all inside and hide

He's learned to play it cool and not get riled

Even though he's hurt just like a child

Just like a man

And every time

I look at you I want to cry but you don't understand

I've been taught to be a man

And run away from tears

And cultivate the fears

Of people everywhere pretending it's just fine

To laugh and play the game but draw the line

And keep the sadness hidden deep 'cause it's not time

Just like a man