Empire of Gold - Rest in Peace (Acoustic) Lyrics

I look around me today
Somebody got shot yesterday
I've seen the worst in front of me
I lived through what could possibly be
A life shadowing ordeal
To all it seems like such a big deal
But I lived through it and I miss you dad
I know it's you that didn't make me sad
But made me who I am today
Made me strong and figure a way
To make you proud and take good care
Of whoever is in great despair
Oh, I thank you from my broken heart
That you gave me a life that's not too hard
Just go to school and do what I love
Life isn't easy till I am above
And meet you in heaven
But it's killing me
But it's killing me
Dad, I know it's you that gave me this talent
To write songs for who really want it
The people who are never the subject
Of people's true magic
I wish I could have grown this old
Jammin' with you but your guitar is so cold
And I know I wouldn't even write
Cause I know it's you that gives me this light
To write only beautiful music
Do not go and abuse it
Don't go for that money and fame
I'm got only pride to blame
But I don't care about that
I just like my music so flat
But has a meaning none the less
Music to keep your eyes at rest
Oh, dad rest in peace
But it's killing me
But it's killing me
You never got to see me grow up the way
This kid you raised by the bay
But taken so far away
From our home in Tecate
Oh, Tecate
Oh, Tecate