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It took me years to build your heart |
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With a myriad of tiny moving parts |
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But every piece was one piece closer to my goal |
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Working til the day that you were whole |
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I wound your key |
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And you came to be |
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So much more than just a wind-up toy |
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My metal boy |
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You truly are the perfect son |
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And I'm just so proud of everything you've done |
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With far too many qualities I could extol |
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It's obvious that you have made me whole |
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I can't believe |
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That you're here with me |
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This child who has brought me so much joy |
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My metal boy |
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With your childish grin |
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And your curious eyes |
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Everything is so new |
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And the world's a surprise |
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Wondering about life, |
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And the things that you see, |
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What exactly you are |
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And why you're different from me |
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Where you fit in this world |
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And why do men have to die |
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I won't always be here, |
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But I'm sure gonna try |
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To do everything I can to prepare you |
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I should have known this day would come |
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When you'd be ready to go on your own |
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You packed your little bag with oil and a light |
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And said farewell to me and hugged me tight |
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And goodness knows, |
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I hate to see you go |
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I know you'll do well |
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And my heart will swell |
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But if you're in need |
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Please come back to me |
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Your company I always will enjoy |
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My metal boy |
