So many years have passed
So many lives have flashed

Since he was young and free
Since he had time like me

Mistakes have plagued his life
Kept hope just out of sight

Forced to an endless light
Always pushed to a fight

Trained by madness
Taught by sadness
Dreamed his last breath
Just can't take it

He finally met her
Still much too clever
Still so consumed with love
Held her too high above

Too many words that
They just can't take back
She taught his children
just how to trust him

Trained by madness
Taught by sadness
Dreamed his last breath
Just can't take it

I love you daddy
It's not so bad

I know that nothing
Feels worth than sad

I love you daddy
I'll be there when

All you can think of
Is giving in

You gave me a gift
You heard my voice
Taught me to speak from within
Gave me a choice
She is your gift
She'll hear your voice
If you'll just speak from within
Give her a choice

Trained by madness
Taught by sadness
Dreamed his last breath
Just can't take it

I've been trained by this