Ugly Kid Joe - "Cats In The Craddle" lyrics

Verse 1 My child arrived just the other day Came to the world in the usual way He learned to walk while I was away But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He was talkin' 'fore I knew it You know I'm gonna be like you." "I'm gonna be like you, Dad, And as he grew he said, Chorus And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon, Little boy blue and the man 'n the moon. "When you comin' home'" "Son, I don't know when. We'll get together then. You know we'll have a good time then." Verse 2 Could you teach me to throw'" He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad. Come on, let's play. Well, my son turned ten just the other day. I said, "Not today. I got a lot to do." He said, "That's okay." And he walked away and he smiled and he said, "You know, I'm gonna be like him, yeah. You know I'm gonna be like him." Chorus Verse 3 Well, he came from college just the other day, So much like a man I just had to say, He shook his head and he said with a smile, "I'm proud of you. Could you sit for a while'" See you later. Can I have them please '" "What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys. Chorus Verse 4 I've long since retired, my son's moved away. "I'd like to see you, if you don't mind." I called him up just the other day. He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I could find the time. You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu, But it's sure nice talkin' to you, Dad. It's been sure nice talkin' to you." And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me, My boy was just like me. He'd grown up just like me. Chorus