Melvin and The Whale Lyrics

I grew up full of promise

They said I could be president

I was the tallest kid in class

Honestly a total smart ass

And I let them down

I just fooled around

I've run from slings and arrows

I've been so cruel

I've tried to cover my tracks but

Can't hide from you

I've had a pretty good life

Mom told me that she was proud

Made good money and a good name

But I did things I can't explain

Yeah I let you down

You saw me drown

I've run from consequences

I've been a fool

I've tried to make excuses but

Can't hide from you

Why call my name?

Why take my hand?

Why try to mend a broken man?

Why pick me up?

Why dust me off?

Why give a sinner perfect love?

I've run from slings and arrows

I've been so cruel

I've tried to cover my tracks but

Can't hide from you

I've run from consequences

I've been a fool

I've tried to make excuses but

Can't hide from you