Cats in the Cradle by: Ugly Kid Joe
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say I'm gonna be like you dad
you know I'm gonna be like you
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
When you comin' home son
I don't know when, we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw,I said Not today
I've got a lot to do, he said, That's ok
And he, he walked away and smiled
And said You know I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
I'm proud of you, could you sit for a while?
He shook his head and said with a smile
What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then
I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I'd like to see you if you don't mind
He said,I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then.
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then.
