The Games That Daddies Play

He put his arms around her shoulder
 With a voice that sounded older
 He said, "Mom, I got something on my mind
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 I don't wanna bother you but
 I sure need to talk to you
 If you can only spare the time
 And Mom, I hope you understand
 How much I love and need you
 And I don't want you to take this the wrong way
 But don't you think I'm old enough
 And big enough and strong enough
 To play the games that Daddies play?"
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 My friend Billy Parker's dad
 Came by today to see me
 And he wondered if I'd like to go
 
 With him and Billy on a hike
 And maybe camp out overnight
 The way I've seen 'em do in picture shows
 
 And there's one thing I'd like to do
 And maybe if I ask him to
 He'd sit and talk with me man to man
 
 We'd only be gone overnight
 And I could find out what it's like
 To play the games that Daddies play
 She quickly turned to hide the tears
 From her son of seven years
 He didn't know she'd read between the lines
 
 He'd never really known his dad
 And although he'd never ask
 She knew exactly what was on his mind
 She searched her mind in desperation
 Six long years of separation
 Dimmed the words she knew she had to say
 
 I hope you're never big enough
 Or old enough or bold enough
 To play the games that Daddies play
 
 I know you need and want his love but
 Son, you're the victim of
 Another kind of game that Daddies play