[Verse 1]

Worn out stitches on a baseball up against the wall

Me and myself tryna play catch

'Cause Daddy ain't home yet

I was Batman, Robin, and the Joker, too

It was Gotham City lonesome in the living room

And Mama would say "You pray 'cause your daddy's gonna be late"

[Chorus]

But the lights stayed on somehow

And love filled up my little house

Yeah, life ain't always what it seems

'Cause I thought all he ever did was leave

[Verse 2]

But somebody played Tooth Fairy, left the cash, took out the trash

Made Mama feel pretty, put a dent in the whiskey

There were tip-toe prayers and midnight kisses

"I love you's" and little boy wishes

For Saturday's where we could play all day

[Chorus]

But the lights stayed on somehow

And love filled up my little house

Yeah, life ain't always what it seems

'Cause I thought all he ever did was leave

[Bridge]

Worn out stitches on a baseball up against the wall

He and himself tryna play catch

'Cause I ain't home yet

[Chorus]

But the lights stayed on somehow

And love fills up my little house

Yeah, life ain't always what it seems

I hope he don't think

I hope he don't think

All I ever do is leave

[Outro]

All I ever do is leave