In A Parallel Universe

[Intro, Guitar, Instrumental] [Verse 1] Roslyn air always tastes the same Fresh cut grass and family pain You buried your wife and your baby brother on the same hill One big stubborn family together [Pre-Chorus] Talked to your aunt you haven't seen since the last time someone died She judges your career, it's okay, 'cause you both cried (ah, ah-ah) [Chorus] Is that why you drink now? (Ah, ah-ah) Is that why you drink now? (Ah, ah-ah) Is that why you drink now? (Ah, ah-ah, ah, ah) [Verse 1] There goes my house, still standing strong, Red roof and worn-out sidewalk. The big old tree in the yard, I used to climb with my brothers. I still see their ghosts running 'round and 'round. In a parallel universe, I'm holding my dad's hand, walking on the shore. Sand on my face, and the sun dancing in my eyes. We're more bonded than ever. [Chorus] [Chorus] On the other side, I grow in a house brimming with love, Woah-oh. Mom and dad care for one another, No shouts, no angers, and hurtful words. We're more bonded than ever. [Verse 2] The smells lost their tastes, The paints lost their colors. Mom's plates and cups still on the shelf. The walls still bear my scars where Dad threw me. The loneliness lingers on every surface. Woah-oh. In a parallel universe, I wake up with my plastic cars beside me and the morning sun lighting my face. My brother's favorite cartoon's still on TV, Mom and Dad laughing in the kitchen, I'm safe and sound. [Instrumentals] Woah-oh. In a parallel universe, I wake up with my plastic cars beside me and the morning sun lighting my face. My brother's favorite cartoon's still on TV, Mom and Dad laughing in the kitchen, I'm safe and sound. [Build] [Chorus] On the other side, I grow in a house brimming with love, Woah-oh. Mom and dad care for one another, No shouts, no angers, and hurtful words. We're more bonded than ever. [Bridge] In a parallel universe, Mom lets her true colors shine for the first time. She finally unchains herself, living without fear. I can see my siblings running and playing, growing up with loving parents. And there goes me, laughing, being whoever I want to be. [Chorus] On the other side, I grow in a house brimming with love, Woah-oh. Mom and dad care for one another, No shouts, no angers, and hurtful words. On the other side, I grow in a house brimming with love, Woah-oh. Mom and dad care for one another, No shouts, no angers, and hurtful words. We're more bonded than ever. [End]