Morrissey Papa Jack Lyrics

Papa Jack Lyrics

Papa Jack 
wants to turn 
back the clock 
and reach out 
to the kids 
he once had 
who have flown 

Papa Jack 
in decline 
feels inclined 
to reach out 
to the kids 
he once had 
who have flown 

But there was a time 
when the kids reached up 
and Papa Jack just 
pushed them away 

Looking deep 
in his heart 
Papa Jack 
doesn't like 
what he sees 
or the time 
on his hands 

The dying day 
the chilly sun 
Papa Jack 
all alone 
sings slow 
grieving and low 

But there was a time 
when the kids reached up 
now you can't always 
have it your way