Ghost Dad

(album: Swell - 2015)

The old man he went missing
We assumed he'd had enough
Kids, wife, house, and work
He left his clothes and he left his car

Escaped one cold November
Fell off all our radars and maps
No postcards no letters
No mention of forward address

But there was something in the air
Though there was no way to know it
But there was something in the air
Though it took us time to smell it

Fall died days got warmer
We assumed he was gone for good
Kids, wife, house, and work
All did fine without his help

Really, who needs a dad?
What do they do but sleep and eat?
Really, who needs a dad?
Just one large mouth to feed

But there was something in the air
Though there was no way to know it
But there was something in the air
Though it took us time to smell it
But there was something in the air
As some point all things defrost
But there was something in the air
A foul odor filled the house

Some things you don't touch
Some things you don't fix yourself

But there was something in the air
Though there was no way to know it
But there was something in the air
Though it took us time to smell it
But there was something in the air
As some point all things they defrost
Thought there was something in the air
A foul odor filled the house