Do you still remember, how it used to be?
When you were a father and I was a daughter
Just like things should be…
Do you still remember?
I was six, my first day at school,
I cried for you when you dropped me off
Then I looked forward to everyday of school
Carefree and ignorant of the world.
Oh how I wished to live
Do you still remember?
I was ten, in fifth grade,
I bought my impressive report card to show you
The smile on your face, do you remember?
Oh how I wished to live
Do you still remember?
I was twelve, in seventh grade,
You married another, yet I was easily fooled
in high spirits and grateful.
Oh how I wished to live
Do you still remember?
I was seventeen, in first year of uni,
I met another and thought you’d approve
Hopeful and anticipating
Oh how I wished to live
Do you still remember?
I was twenty, near completion of uni,
When a calamity befell our family, I stood by your side
Shoulder to shoulder, provided you with support.
Oh how I wished to live
Do you still remember?
I was twenty one, just the other day
In this war torn country,
I assisted you every step of the way
And still… how I wished to live
I’m still twenty one, on my wedding day,
Do you remember?
The time when I needed you most, you went and married another?
This time nothing is forgiven
The pain, the sadness, the grief.
Oh how I wish to die
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