Latchkey Kids
Family of the Year Lyrics

Growing up without a dime it was so damn fun
Experiencing childhood in modest circumstances brought a sense of joy and adventure despite financial limitations.

Mom worked overtime and Dad was gone
With my mother often absent due to work and my father not present, I had to navigate life largely on my own.

And I know it's not easy
I recognize the struggles and challenges that come with such a upbringing.

Now I know I'm not easy
I have come to understand that my personality and behaviors may be difficult for others to deal with.

Ride around the neighborhood
Exploring my surroundings with friends brought a sense of freedom and joy.

With my older friends
Spending time with older peers gave me a different perspective on life and teenage years.

Go to sleep whenever I want and burn it down
I enjoyed the liberty of setting my own rules and living life to the fullest, even if it was reckless.

Oh, I know I wasn't easy
Reflecting on my behavior, I admit that I might have been challenging to deal with.

Now I know I wasn't easy
I acknowledge the difficulties I presented in my relationships and interactions.

I don't blame you for things we never did
I hold no resentment for opportunities missed or experiences we did not share.

Or bad things I've done
I take responsibility for my mistakes without placing blame on others.

I don't blame you for things we never did
Again, I emphasize that I forgive you for the things we didn't experience together.

Or bad things I've done
I acknowledge my own wrongdoings without shifting the blame.

She was lost he was gone
The absence of parental figures left a void in my life, fostering a feeling of aimlessness.

It was right i could do whatever I wanted
In the absence of guidance, I felt empowered to make my own choices.

He was lost she was gone
The similar sense of disconnection influenced my development and choices.

It's alright i could be whatever I wanted
I found comfort in knowing I had the freedom to explore my identity without limitations.

Whenever I wanted whatever I wanted
I relished the unrestricted autonomy to make my own decisions at will.

Whenever I wanted
This freedom gave me a sense of control over my life.

We never had the nicest things
Although material possessions were limited, we lacked nothing in spirit or experience.

But we sure looked good
Despite our financial struggles, confidence and style made us stand out.

I can make anything feel
I have the ability to transform ordinary moments into something significant.

So much better than it should
I possess a talent for elevating the mundane into something wondrous.

Oh, I know I wasn't easy
Once more, I reflect on my challenging tendencies.

Now I know I wasn't easy
I continue to recognize the difficulties I presented to those around me.

I don't blame you for things we never did
I reaffirm my lack of blame for missed opportunities in our relationship.

Or bad things I've done
I own the consequences of my actions without attributing fault to anyone else.

I don't blame you for things we never did
I maintain that I hold no grudges for experiences that eluded us.

Or bad things I've done
I repeat my acceptance of my own shortcomings without condemning others.

She was lost he was gone
The sense of being adrift in life was a common theme for me in the absence of parents.

It was right i could do whatever I wanted
This absence removed restrictions, leaving me to make my own decisions freely.

He was lost she was gone
More feelings of disconnection symbolize the chaos that surrounded my upbringing.

It's alright i could be whatever I wanted
I embraced the power to define myself independently, stepping into various identities.

Whenever I wanted whatever I wanted
The unwavering autonomy gifted me the flexibility to mold my experiences.

Whenever I wanted
This constant availability of freedom underscored my formative years.