I Was on the Moon

I was on the moon when you were born

Taking one small step

And thinking it was a giant leap

December 1988

Cub scouts on a battle ship

It kept raining where I was standing

I think I have pictures of that day

Tucked away in books and shelved throughout my mind

And on that very same day

A baby blue boy brother is brought into this world

I think they have pictures of that day

On display in frames and albums of that kind

I was on the moon when you were born

At least I think I was

You see I can't remember 'cause

I think maybe I was in my room when you were born

Filling books with words 'cause I had nothing to say

Thirteen years after '88

I missed every baseball game

But you look so handsome at funerals

Or a lame holiday brunch

And I wanna see how beautiful you look to me

So I'll be home soon

I was on the moon when you were born

Trying to write for you, the perfect song

Thirteen years after '88

I'm writing in a different room

And still trying to balance freedom

And at the same time

Letting family know that I'm still alive